In 1989, the British Lions toured Australia for the first time since 1971.

[1] In this first test, Australia scored four tries, and flyhalf Michael Lynagh kicked 5 from 6.

For the second and third tests, changes included Mike Teague, recovered from injury, at blindside flanker; Rob Andrew replacing Craig Chalmers at fly-half; and Jeremy Guscott and Scott Hastings coming into the centre positions.

The team became the only Lions team ever to come from 1–0 down to win a series, winning the second test in Brisbane 19–12 and the third test in Sydney 19–18.

[2][3] The Lions completed their tour with a victory of a combined ANZAC team.