He played throughout the championship and against New Zealand in 1953-54 and the following season captained Ireland against both France and Wales.
But an injury and subsequent medical advice brought an end to his playing career while still only 25.
Teddy Morgan took over captaincy on the field but Bedell-Sivright remained tour captain.
Note 9: Michael Owen captained the Lions in the first tour game, the test vs. Argentina in Cardiff.
Note 11: Tour captain Sam Warburton was named on the bench for the first test.