The tour was one of the most successful in Lions history, with the team winning all but two of the matches.

It is also remembered for being the last time that Great Britain won an Ashes series against Australia.

[1] On 25 March, seven additional players were chosen to complete the 26-man squad, with Frank Myler named as captain (two of the originally selected players withdrew from the squad – John Mantle withdrew for "domestic reasons", while Jim Mills intended to emigrate to Australia to play for North Sydney).

[2][3] After the squad was selected, John Stephens withdrew from the tour due to injury, and was replaced by Dennis Hartley.

[5] The tour was one of the most successful in Lions history, with the team winning 22 out of their 24 matches – their only defeat was the first Test against Australia, with the draw against New South Wales being the only other game they failed to win.