# 1974 Great Britain Lions tour

The 1974 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 15th tour of Australasia and took place from May to August 1974. A total of 28 matches were played against local club and representative sides during the tour, including a three match Test match series against Australia and New Zealand respectively.

## Touring squad

In March 1974, a 26-man squad was selected for the tour, with Chris Hesketh appointed as captain.
After the squad was selected, Keith Fielding withdrew from the tour as his wife was expecting a baby in June. He was replaced by John Butler. Mike Nicholas was also forced to withdraw due to injuries sustained in the 1974 Challenge Cup final, and was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.
Bill Ramsey and Maurice Richards were called up to replace injured players during the tour.
During an injury crisis while in New Zealand, tour coach Jim Challinor was forced to come out of retirement just 6 days after turning 40. Although he scored a try in the game against South Island in Greymouth, he suffered an injury during the game that would ultimately result in the loss of a kidney.
Forward John Gray would cause a sensation in Australia and New Zealand with his goal kicking. To that point in rugby league's history, goal kicking was generally the, now known to be less accurate, front-on toe poking style of kick. Gray was the first around the corner kicker seen in Australia. He explained that it was easy to do as it was no different to kicking a soccer ball. Despite being more accurate, the style which is the standard in 2024 took its time to take hold in Australia and although there were around the corner kickers like Ross Conlon and dual rugby international Michael O'Connor in the 1980s, the style didn't really take off until the 1990s thanks to the accuracy of New Zealand kickers such as Matthew Ridge and Daryl Halligan as well as top line Rugby Union kickers such as Grant Fox (All Blacks) and Michael Lynagh (Australia). Gray would go on to play for both North Sydney and Manly-Warringah in the Sydney Premiership during the mid-late 1970s.
* (as sub) and Tests not included in Appearances
| Name | Position(s) | Club | Appearances (as sub) | Tests (as sub) | Tries | Goals | Drop goals | Points |
| Kevin Ashcroft | Hooker | Warrington | 13 (1) | (1) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| John Atkinson | Wing | Leeds | 8 | – | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Alan Bates | Scrum-half, Loose forward | Dewsbury | 18 | (3) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| John Bates | Second-row | Dewsbury | 2 (3) | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Bevan | Wing, Centre, Fullback | Warrington | 12 (1) | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Keith Bridges | Hooker, Prop | Featherstone Rovers | 6 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Butler | Utility | Rochdale | 14 (3) | – | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jim Challinor | Centre | St Helens | 1 | – | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Paul Charlton | Fullback | Salford | 10 (1) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Eric Chisnall | Second-row, Prop, Hooker | St Helens | 13 (1) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Terry Clawson | Prop | Oldham | 9 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 48 |
| Colin Dixon | Utility | Salford | 11 (2) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Les Dyl | Centre, Wing | Leeds | 12 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| David Eckersley | Fullback, Centre | St Helens | 11 (1) | 1 (1) | 3 | 12 | 0 | 33 |
| Ken Gill | Stand-off, Centre | Salford | 11 (2) | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| John Gray | Prop, Second-row, Hooker | Wigan | 10 (1) | 5 (1) | 2 | 52 | 1 | 111 |
| Chris Hesketh (c) | Centre, Stand-off | Salford | 10 (4) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jim Mills | Prop | Widnes | 12 (1) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Roger Millward | Utility | Hull Kingston Rovers | 8 (1) | 2 (1) | 8 | 18 | 0 | 60 |
| Steve Nash | Scrum-half | Featherstone Rovers | 8 (2) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| George Nicholls | Loose forward, Second-row | St Helens | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steve Norton | Loose forward, Second-row | Castleford | 12 (2) | 2 (1) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Bill Ramsey | Prop, Hooker, Second-row | Bradford Northern | 5 (1) | (1) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| David Redfearn | Wing, Centre | Bradford Northern | 13 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Maurice Richards | Wing, Fullback | Salford | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Paul Rose | Second-row, Loose forward, Prop | Hull Kingston Rovers | 11 (1) | (1) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Jimmy Thompson | Second-row, Prop, Hooker | Featherstone Rovers | 13 (2) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| David Watkins | Centre, Fullback | Salford | 5 (2) | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 30 |
| David Willicombe | Centre, Wing, Fullback | Halifax | 11 (3) | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 |

## Results
### Australia

* 26 May 1974
| Darwin | 2 – 41 | Great Britain Lions |
| Goals: Lionel Tewes (1) | Report | Tries: John Atkinson (3), Steve Nash (2), David Redfearn (2), Paul Charlton, Roger Millward, George Nicholls, David Watkins Goals: Terry Clawson (3) David Watkins (1) |
* Richardson Park, Darwin Attendance: 6,500
Darwin Firsts: Evan Hooper, Bruce Spencer, Glen Birch, Warwick Carroll, Des Williams, John Grunnett, Lionel Tewes, Jim Lund, Rod Connelly, Dennis Denmeade, Huri Tukukino, Kerry Gardiner, Dennis Postens. Reserves – Eddie Fry, Dennis McDowell, Noel Theodore, Kevin Jurek. Coach – Ron Nobbs
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, David Watkins, Chris Hesketh (c), John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Keith Bridges, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls. Reserves – Roger Millward, Alan Bates, John Butler, John Gray
* 30 May 1974
| North Queensland | 5 – 30 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Ron Workman Goals: Frank Daisy (1) | Report | Tries: Kevin Ashcroft, John Atkinson, Colin Dixon, Les Dyl, David Watkins, David Willicombe Goals: Terry Clawson (6) |
* Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns Attendance: 7,588 Referee: Nick Euclid
North Queensland: Frank Daisy, Doug Muir, McMillan, Wayne Bullock, Somerville, G. Bevan, Cowell, D. Whiting, Ron Workman (c), Laurie Irvin, Shields, Peter Luppi, Wilson. Reserves – Wooley. Coach –
Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, John Gray, Eric Chisnall, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), David Watkins, Jimmy Thompson, John Bates
* 2 June 1974
| Central Queensland | 0 – 38 | Great Britain Lions |
| | Report | Tries: John Bevan (2), Les Dyl (2), David Willicombe (2), Chris Hesketh, Paul Rose Goals: Terry Clawson (5/7) David Eckersley (2) |
* Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton Attendance: 12,000 Referee: Peter Goener
Central Queensland: John Pollock, Les Williams, John Paap, Ron Milne, Morgan, Alan Hardisty (c), Clayton Dunman, Col McCullum, Rob Harris, Tony Arnold, Mike Pannowitz, Rob Kerr, Tony Perkins,. Reserves – Anthony Hall. Coach –
Great Britain: David Eckersley, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, Chris Hesketh (c), John Bevan, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Keith Bridges, Eric Chisnall, Jimmy Thompson, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – Jim Mills
* 4 June 1974
| Wide Bay | 12 – 24 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Kevin Harkin, Greg Heading Goals: Noel Cavanagh (3) | Report | Tries: David Redfearn (2), Paul Charlton, Colin Dixon Goals: David Watkins (6/7) |
* Eskdale Park, Maryborough Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Sid Volling
Wide Bay: Bangle, Greg Heading, Irvine, Philip Braithwaite, Liam Duggan, Ward, Stephenson, Gary Pearson, Kevin Poulter, Noel Cavanagh (c), Tom Duggan, Doug Plastow, Kim McKenna. Reserves – Des Smith, Frank Paulger, Kevin Harkin, Deepler. Coach –
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, David Watkins (c), David Willicombe, John Bevan, Roger Millward, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, John Gray, Jimmy Thompson, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – John Butler, Eric Chisnall
* 6 June 1974
| Ipswich Firsts | 8 – 36 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Peter Hyland (2) Goals: Len Chemello (1) | Report | Tries: John Atkinson (2), Les Dyl (2), John Butler, George Nicholls, Paul Rose, David Willicombe Goals: John Gray (4/6) David Eckersley (2) |
* Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich Attendance: 3,778 Referee: Ted Barrett
Ipswich Firsts: Brian Sheraton, Mike Green, John White (c), Richard Wilkie, Alan Coles, Brian Scott, Ross O'May, Peter Simpson, Peter Hyland, Daryl Harrower, Ian Hoffman, John Smith, Tom Browne. Reserves – Len Chemello, Raven. Coach –
Great Britain: David Eckersley, Les Dyl, Chris Hesketh (c), John Butler, John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, John Gray, Keith Bridges, Paul Rose, John Bates, Eric Chisnall, George Nicholls. Reserves – David Willicombe, Steve Norton
* 9 June 1974
| Queensland Firsts | 12 – 13 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Ross Strudwick Goals: Ian Pearce (4) Drop goals: Ross Strudwick (1) | Report | Tries: John Bevan, Colin Dixon Goals: David Watkins (2) Terry Clawson (1) Drop goals: Steve Nash (1) |
* Lang Park, Brisbane Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Don Lancashire
Queensland: Ian Pearce, Warren Orr, Peter Leis, Gerard Fitzpatrick, Harry Pickering, Geoff Richardson, Ross Strudwick, John Crilly, John Lang, Greg Veivers (c), David Wright, Ray Higgs, Rod Halley. Reserves – Lew Platz. Coach – Barry Muir
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Atkinson, David Watkins, Chris Hesketh (c), John Bevan, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, Jim Mills, Keith Bridges, Terry Clawson, Colin Dixon, Jimmy Thompson, George Nicholls. Reserves – Paul Rose

#### First Test

* 15 June 1974
| Australia | 12 – 6 | Great Britain |
| Tries: Warren Orr Goals: Graeme Langlands (4) | | Goals: Terry Clawson (2) David Watkins (1) |
* Lang Park, Brisbane Attendance: 30,280 Referee: Don Lancashire
| Australia | Position | Great Britain |
| Graeme Langlands (c) | FB | Paul Charlton |
| David Waite | WG | David Redfearn |
| Bob Fulton | CE | David Watkins |
| Michael Cronin | CE | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| Warren Orr | WG | John Bevan |
| Geoff Richardson | FE/SO | Roger Millward |
| Tom Raudonikis | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Bob O'Reilly | PR | Terry Clawson |
| Elwyn Walters | HK | Keith Bridges |
| Arthur Beetson | PR | Jim Mills |
| Ray Higgs | SR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Paul Sait | SR | Colin Dixon |
| Ron Coote | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| | Int. | David Eckersley |
| | Int. | John Gray |
| Graeme Langlands | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 16 June 1974
| Toowoomba | 16 – 42 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Russell Bliss, Dan Delaney Goals: Wayne Lindenberg (5/6) | Report | Tries: Les Dyl (4), David Eckersley (2), John Atkinson, John Gray Goals: John Gray (9/10) |
* Athletic Oval, Toowoomba Attendance: 4,160 Referee: G. Blair
Toowoomba: Pat McCarthy (c), Russell Bliss, Terry Arnold, Alan Smith, Greg Scholl, Tyran Andrews, Wayne Lindenberg, Tony Brunner, Dan Delaney, Bob Coster, Steve McCosker, Greg Platz, Graham McCulloch. Reserves – Ron Lindenberg, Rohan Hancock. Coach –
Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, John Gray, Kevin Ashcroft, Eric Chisnall, John Bates, Paul Rose, John Butler. Reserves –
* 18 June 1974
| Brisbane Firsts | 20 – 15 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Gerard Fitzpatrick (2), Wayne Bennett, Ian Thinee Goals: Ian Dauth (4) | Report | Tries: Eric Chisnall, David Eckersley, John Gray Goals: David Watkins (2) John Gray (1) |
* Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, Brisbane Attendance: 7,880 Referee: Henry Albert
Brisbane Firsts: Wayne Bennett, Warren Orr, Gerard Fitzpatrick, Eric Lilley, Ian Dauth, Geoff Richardson, Tony White, Greg Veivers (c), John Lang, Russell Hughes, David Wright, Ian Thinee, Jeff Fyfe. Reserves – Hugh O'Doherty, Graeme Atherton. Coach – Henry Holloway
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Atkinson, Chris Hesketh (c), David Watkins, Les Dyl, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, John Gray, Kevin Ashcroft, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls, Eric Chisnall, Paul Rose. Reserves – David Eckersley, Steve Norton
* 20 June 1974
| NSW North Coast | 9 – 19 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Mick Ryan Goals: John Kelly (3) | Report | Tries: John Bevan (2), John Atkinson, Jim Mills, Paul Rose Goals: Terry Clawson (1) David Eckersley (1) |
* McKittrick Park, Grafton Attendance: 3,460 Referee: Tom Gustard
North Coast: Michael Ross, Mark Hogan, Mick Ryan, Dick Ensby, Des Anderson, Bob McDermott, John Kelly, Ken Johnston, Errol Ruprecht, Ray Webb, Danny Morton, Steve Hage, Barry Bryant (c). Reserves – Barry Morrison, Warren Thompson. Coach – Ron Boden
Great Britain: David Eckersley, John Atkinson, David Willicombe, Les Dyl, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Jimmy Thompson, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – John Bates
* 23 June 1974
| North Division NSW | 14 – 38 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Ray Lanesbury, Ken Orr Goals: Phil Harris (4) | Report | Tries: Paul Charlton (2), Eric Chisnall, Chris Hesketh, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, David Redfearn, David Willicombe Goals: Roger Millward (7) |
* Scully Park, Tamworth Attendance: 10,640 Referee: Adrian Wilson
Northern Division: Phil Harris, Bill Russell, Ashley Barnett, Gary Sampson, Gary Lingwood, Ron Starr, Ray Stewart, John Donnelly, Ray Lanesbury, Paul Hassab (c), J. Scott, Ken Orr, Geoff Sheedy. Reserves – Wayne Hetherington, John Lennan. Coach – Don Adams
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Willicombe, David Eckersley, Chris Hesketh (c), David Redfearn, Roger Millward, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Eric Chisnall, George Nicholls, Steve Norton. Reserves – Ken Gill, John Bates
* 26 June 1974
| West Division NSW | 10 – 25 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Norm Armstrong Goals: Nelson Smith (3) Drop goals: Robbie Pilon (1) | Report | Tries: Ken Gill (2), Les Dyl, Steve Norton, David Redfearn Goals: John Gray (5) |
* Wade Park, Orange Attendance: 6,238 Referee: Kevin Honeybrook
Western Division: Paul Sams, D. Kent, Peter Walkom, Ron McDonald, Norm Armstrong, Paul Dowling, Robbie Pilon, David Ritchie, Billy Rose, Greg Fearnley, Terry Ellery, Nelson Smith, D. Ross. Reserves – I. Toohey, Peter Frew. Coach – Johnny King
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, Chris Hesketh (c), Les Dyl, John Atkinson, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Keith Bridges, Jim Mills, John Gray, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton. Reserves – David Willicombe, John Butler
* 29 June 1974
| NSW Firsts | 12 – 9 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Tom Raudonikis, Jeff Shield, Lionel Williamson Goals: Michael Cronin (2) | Report | Tries: Ken Gill Goals: David Eckersley (3) |
* Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 16,112 Referee: Keith Page
New South Wales: Russell Fairfax, David Waite, Michael Cronin, Ray Branighan, Lionel Williamson, Jeff Shield, Tom Raudonikis, Bob McCarthy, George Piggins, Ron Turner, Rod Reddy, Gary Stephens, Ron Coote (c). Reserves – Terry Randall, Keith Harris. Coach – Graeme Langlands
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Willicombe, David Eckersley, Chris Hesketh (c), David Redfearn, Ken Gill, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jim Mills, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves – Jimmy Thompson, Keith Bridges,
* 30 June 1974
| Illawarra Firsts | 22 – 26 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Tony Branson, Allan Fitzgibbon, Greg Mullane, Allan McMahon Goals: Dave Cotter (5) | Report | Tries: Ken Gill (2), Alan Bates, Roger Millward, David Redfearn, Paul Rose Goals: John Gray (4) |
* Wollongong Showground, Wollongong Attendance: 8,364 Referee: Les Ballard
Illawarra Firsts: Dave Cotter, Allan McMahon, Phil Doherty, Greg Mullane, John Penno, Les Mara, Warwick Shirlaw, Cliff Watson (c), John Floyd, Charlie Bennett, John Jansen, Roger Irving, Allan Fitzgibbon. Reserves – Tony Branson, Klaus Reh. Coach – Norm Provan
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, John Butler, David Eckersley, Ken Gill, David Redfearn, Roger Millward, (c), Alan Bates, John Gray, Jimmy Thompson, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Eric Chisnall, Colin Dixon. Reserves – John Bevan, Steve Nash

#### Second Test

In a virtual repeat of the 2nd Ashes Test on the 1973 Kangaroo tour, Graeme Langlands was forced to coach from the sidelines due to injury with Manly-Warringah's goal-kicking fullback Graham Eadie selected as his replacement. And like that day almost 8 months earlier in Leeds, it was the visitors who would level the series with Great Britain scoring a 16–11 win in front of 48,008 fans in Sydney.
* 6 July 1974
| Australia | 11 – 16 | Great Britain |
| Tries: Ron Coote Bob Fulton John Lang Goals: Michael Cronin (1/3) Graham Eadie (0/2) | | Tries: Eric Chisnall Colin Dixon Ken Gill Goals: John Gray (3) Drop goals: John Gray (1) |
* Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 48,006 Referee: Keith Page
| Australia | Position | Great Britain |
| Graham Eadie | FB | Paul Charlton |
| David Waite | WG | Les Dyl |
| Bob Fulton | CE | David Eckersley |
| Michael Cronin | CE | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| Warren Orr | WG | Roger Millward |
| Geoff Richardson | FE/SO | Ken Gill |
| Tom Raudonikis | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Bob O'Reilly | PR | Jim Mills |
| John Lang | HK | John Gray |
| Arthur Beetson (c) | PR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Gary Stephens | SR | Eric Chisnall |
| Paul Sait | SR | Colin Dixon |
| Ron Coote | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| Ray Branighan | Int. | Steve Norton |
| Bob McCarthy | Int. | |
| Graeme Langlands | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 7 July 1979
| Monaro | 7 – 34 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Geoff Noble Goals: John Ballesty (2) | Report | Tries: John Butler (2), Roger Millward (2), George Nicholls, Steve Norton, Bill Ramsay, Maurice Richards Goals: Roger Millward (5) |
* Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan Attendance: 10,584 Referee: Tom Spain
Monaro: Jon Stone, Paul Ryan, Richard Moncrieff, Pat Fairhall, Tim Edwards, John Ballesty, Geoff Noble, Jim Morgan (c), Jamie Jones, Gary Kerr, John Bruce, Brian Bourke, Don McKay. Reserves – Bill Monie, Bob Belford. Coach –
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, Maurice Richards, John Butler, David Eckersley, Roger Millward, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Eric Chisnall, Bill Ramsay, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves – Steve Nash, Chris Hesketh (c)
* 10 July 1974
| Riverina | 10 – 36 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Bob Adamson, John Wright Goals: Jim Bonus (2) | Report | Tries: David Redfearn (3), Maurice Richards (2), John Butler, Jim Mills, Steve Norton Goals: David Eckersley (3) Bill Ramsay (3) |
* Eric Weissel Oval, Wagga Wagga Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Graham Barby
Riverina: John Shea, Graham Saddler, Greg Hamilton, Jim Bonus, Dick Timbs, Bob Priest (c), Bob Adamson, Dave Howell, Mike Johnston, Harry Sanson, John Wright, Neville Wornes, Rob Schultz. Reserves – Norm Geaghan, Neil Scobie. Coach – Graham Kennedy
Great Britain: David Eckersley, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, David Willicombe, Maurice Richards, John Butler, Alan Bates, Eric Chisnall, Bill Ramsay, Jim Mills, Paul Rose, Jimmy Thompson, Steve Norton. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), Paul Charlton
* 13 July 1974
| Newcastle Firsts | 14 – 24 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Mark Scobie, Warren Scotman Goals: Keith Hemsworth (4) | Report | Tries: John Bevan (2), David Willicombe (2), George Nicholls, Paul Rose Goals: Bill Ramsay (2) David Eckersley (1) |
* Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle Attendance: 16,130 Referee: Adrian Wilson
Newcastle Firsts: Keith Hemsworth, Warren Scotman, Mark Scobie, Kevin Myers, Rod Sneesby, Robbie Wise, Dennis Ward, George Skeers, Norm Henderson, David White, Allan Thomson (c), Jeff Roach, Peter Howlett. Reserves – Greg Owens, Roger Mullard. Coach – Johnny Raper
Great Britain: David Eckersley, Maurice Richards, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Les Dyl, John Butler, Alan Bates, Jimmy Thompson, Bill Ramsay, Jim Mills, Colin Dixon, Paul Rose, George Nicholls. Reserves – Chris Hesketh (c), Kevin Ashcroft

#### Third Test

* 20 July 1974
| Australia | 22 – 18 | Great Britain |
| Tries: Ron Coote Graeme Langlands Bob McCarthy Lionel Williamson Goals: Graeme Langlands (5) | | Tries: Les Dyl Maurice Richards Goals: John Gray (6) |
* Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 55,505 Referee: Keith Page
| Australia | Position | Great Britain |
| Graeme Langlands (c) | FB | Paul Charlton |
| Lionel Williamson | WG | Maurice Richards |
| Bob Fulton | CE | Les Dyl |
| Michael Cronin | CE | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| Ray Branighan | WG | John Bevan |
| Tim Pickup | FE/SO | Ken Gill |
| Tom Raudonikis | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Arthur Beetson | PR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Ron Turner | HK | John Gray |
| John O'Neill | PR | Terry Clawson |
| Bob McCarthy | SR | Eric Chisnall |
| Gary Stephens | SR | Colin Dixon |
| Ron Coote | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| | Int. | Roger Millward |
| | Int. | Paul Rose |
| Graeme Langlands | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 21 July 1974
| Southern NSW | 16 – 10 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Colin Bagnall, Ron Henry Goals: Jim Hall (5) | Report | Tries: Steve Norton, Maurice Richards Goals: David Redfearn (2) |
* Grahame Park, Gosford Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Tom Gustard
Southern NSW: Stan Ralph, Steve Maxwell, Michael Farquhar, Michael Cronin (c), Ron Henry, Colin Bagnall, Chris Anderson, Jim Hall, David McKenzie, Phil Flack, Daryl Palmer, Jim Cronin, Trevor Andrews. Reserves – Warwick Randall, Steve McKenzie. Coach – Ray Corkery
Great Britain: Steve Nash, David Redfearn, David Willicombe, John Bevan, Maurice Richards, Ken Gill, Roger Millward (c), Paul Rose, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, John Butler, Steve Norton, Alan Bates. Reserves – David Watkins, Keith Bridges

### New Zealand

* 24 July 1974
| North Island | 17 – 37 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: R. Davies, Eddie Orchard, J. Tuineau Goals: D. Raihe (4) | Report | Tries: David Redfearn (4), John Bevan (2), John Butler, Ken Gill, Les Dyl Goals: John Gray (5) |
* Davies Park, Huntly Attendance: 2,800
North Island: V. Snowball, G. Carlyon, W. Rangi, R. Davies, Kevin Fisher, Harry Waikai, B. Berryman, Bill Raihe (c), Neil Aspin, J. Tuineau, D. Raihe, Graeme West, Paul Ravlich. Reserves – Jim Rutene, Eddie Orchard. Coach –
Great Britain: David Watkins (c), Maurice Richards, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, John Bevan, John Butler, Alan Bates, Paul Rose, Kevin Ashcroft, Keith Bridges, John Gray, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton. Reserves – Ken Gill, Bill Ramsay

#### First Test

* 27 July 1974
| New Zealand | 13 – 8 | Great Britain |
| Tries: Ken Stirling Goals: Warren Collicoat (5) | | Tries: John Bevan, Steve Nash Goals: Terry Clawson (1) |
* Carlaw Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,466 Referee: John Percival
| New Zealand | Position | Great Britain |
| Warren Collicoat | FB | Paul Charlton |
| Mocky Brereton | WG | David Redfearn |
| Bill Johnsen | CE | Les Dyl |
| Eddie Kerrigan | CE | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| John O'Sullivan | WG | John Bevan |
| Dennis Williams | FE/SO | Ken Gill |
| Ken Stirling (c) | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Lyndsay Proctor | PR | Terry Clawson |
| Bill Burgoyne | HK | John Gray |
| Doug Gailey | PR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Tony Coll | SR | Colin Dixon |
| John Greengrass | SR | Steve Norton |
| Murray Eade | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| Wayne Robertson | Int. | Kevin Ashcroft |
| | Int. | |
| George Menzies | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 30 July 1974
| Māori | 16 – 19 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Dennis Key, Josh Liavaa Goals: Dane Sorensen (5) | Report | Tries: Steve Nash, Maurice Richards, Jimmy Thompson Goals: Terry Clawson (5) |
* Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Bob Cooper
Māori: Paul Matete, David Liavaa, Pesa Sua, Dennis Williams, Eddie Kerrigan, Ray Harris, Dennis Key, Bill Raihe, William Burgoyne (c), Clarrie Whaange, Dane Sorensen, Josh Liavaa, Peter Gurnick. Reserves – Eddie Orchard, Kevin Tamati. Coach –
Great Britain: Paul Charlton, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, Chris Hesketh (c), Maurice Richards, John Butler, Steve Nash, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Colin Dixon, Steve Norton, George Nicholls. Reserves –
* 1 August 1974
| Wellington | 11 – 39 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: M. Brandon Goals: Alan Brooks (4) | Report | Tries: Roger Millward (2), Kevin Ashcroft, Alan Bates, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Steve Norton, Bill Ramsay, David Redfearn Goals: Roger Millward (6) |
* Basin Reserve, Wellington Attendance: 5,000 Referee: M. Anderson
Wellington: Alan Brooks, Meredith, Thompson, M. Edmonds, M. Brandon, Nolan Tupaea, Cohen, R, Farrell, Collier, Whetu Henry, Morris, Smith, Hannah. Reserves – Kevin Tamati. Coach –
Great Britain: Maurice Richards, David Redfearn, Roger Millward (c), John Butler, John Bevan, Ken Gill, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Bill Ramsay, Eric Chisnall, Steve Norton. Reserves – Colin Dixon

#### Second Test

* 4 August 1974
| New Zealand | 8 – 17 | Great Britain |
| Goals: Warren Collicoat (4) | | Tries: Les Dyl Chris Hesketh David Redfearn Goals: John Gray (4) |
* Addington Showgrounds, Christchurch Attendance: 6,316 Referee: Peter Yaxley
| New Zealand | Position | Great Britain |
| Warren Collicoat | FB | Paul Charlton |
| Mocky Brereton | WG | David Redfearn |
| John O'Sullivan | CE | Les Dyl |
| Bill Johnsen | CE | Colin Dixon |
| Eddie Kerrigan | WG | Maurice Richards |
| Dennis Williams | FE/SO | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| Ken Stirling (c) | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Doug Gailey | PR | Jim Mills |
| John Hibbs | HK | John Gray |
| John Greengrass | PR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Tony Coll | SR | Eric Chisnall |
| Wayne Robertson | SR | Steve Norton |
| Murray Eade | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| Don Mann | Int. | Alan Bates |
| | Int. | |
| George Menzies | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 6 August 1974
| South Island | 2 – 33 | Great Britain Lions |
| Goals: Michael O'Donnell (1/4) | Report | Tries: John Bevan (2), John Butler, Jim Challinor, Roger Millward, David Redfearn, David Willicombe Goals: John Gray (6/8) |
* Wingham Park, Greymouth Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Ted Gutbertlet
South Island: Ray Haffenden, J. Low, Bruce Dickison, Michael O'Donnell, G. Scully, Kevin Murcott, Graeme Cooksley, Alan Rushton, Dale Brown, D. Adamson, S. Hatipov. Lachie Grant, Rodney Walker. Reserves – D. Murphy, A. Bowes. Coach –
Great Britain: John Bevan, David Redfearn, Jim Challinor (c), Roger Millward, Maurice Richards, John Butler, Alan Bates, Jim Mills, Kevin Ashcroft, Bill Ramsay, John Gray, Colin Dixon, George Nicholls. Reserves – David Willicombe

#### Third Test

* 10 August 1974
| New Zealand | 0 – 20 | Great Britain |
| | | Tries: John Bevan (2) Les Dyl Chris Hesketh Goals: John Gray (4) |
* Carlaw Park, Auckland Attendance: 11,574 Referee: John Percival
| New Zealand | Position | Great Britain |
| Warren Collicoat | FB | Paul Charlton |
| Mocky Brereton | WG | David Redfearn |
| John O'Sullivan | CE | Les Dyl |
| Bill Johnsen | CE | David Willicombe |
| Eddie Kerrigan | WG | John Bevan |
| Dennis Williams | FE/SO | Chris Hesketh (c) |
| Ken Stirling (c) | HB/SH | Steve Nash |
| Doug Gailey | PR | Terry Clawson |
| John Hibbs | HK | John Gray |
| Don Mann | PR | Jimmy Thompson |
| Wayne Robertson | SR | Eric Chisnall |
| John Greengrass | SR | Colin Dixon |
| Murray Eade | LK/LF | George Nicholls |
| Bob Jarvis | Int. | Alan Bates |
| Peter Gurnick | Int. | Bill Ramsay |
| George Menzies | Coach | Jim Challinor |
* 13 August 1974
| Auckland | 11 – 2 | Great Britain Lions |
| Tries: Bob Jarvis Goals: Warren Collicoat (4/5) | Report | Goals: John Gray (1) |
* Carlaw Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Bob Cooper
Auckland: Warren Collicoat, L. Hall, John O'Sullivan, Dennis Williams, Colin Andrew, John Smith, Ken Stirling (c), Tony Kriletich, Tom Conroy, Don Mann, Peter Gurnick, Josh Liavaa, Barrie Dyer. Reserves – Bob Jarvis, Doug Gailey. Coach –
Great Britain: David Willicombe, David Redfearn, Les Dyl, John Butler, John Bevan, Chris Hesketh (c), Alan Bates, Terry Clawson, Kevin Ashcroft, Jimmy Thompson, Eric Chisnall, John Gray, Steve Norton. Reserves – Colin Dixon

## Statistics

Leading try scorer
* 15 by John Bevan
Leading point scorer
* 111 by John Gray (2 tries, 52 goals, 1 field goal)
Largest attendance
* 55,505 – Third test vs Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Largest non-test attendance
* 26,000 – Queensland vs Great Britain at Lang Park