Sunday 5th July 2009
McGeechan's Lions highlights
A look back at Ian McGeechan's Lions career.
June 22, 1974 (Pretoria)
South Africa 9 Lions 28: The 'Invincibles' won the 1974 Test series 3-0 with one draw and McGeechan played in all four Tests. The Lions ran the Springboks ragged in the second Test, recording a record victory with five tries.
July 15, 1989 (Sydney)
Australia 18 Lions 19: On his first tour as head coach, McGeechan presided over a remarkable turnaround as the Lions came from 1-0 down to win the series. Triumph was sealed in Sydney, when David Campese threw a wild pass and Ieuan Evans pounced to score the winning try.
June 26, 1993 (Wellington)
New Zealand 7 Lions 20: The Lions were denied victory in the first Test by a controversial late penalty but hit back to level the series with one of the best performances seen in New Zealand, forged by an impressive forwards display and capped by a stunning Rory Underwood try.
June 28, 1997 (Durban)
South Africa 15 Lions 18: The Lions were given little chance against the world champions but won the first Test 25-16 and then produced an immense defensive performance at King's Park. Jeremy Guscott landed the series-clinching drop-goal after five penalties from Neil Jenkins.
July 4, 2009 (Johannesburg)
South Africa 9 Lions 28: Back in South Africa, the Lions were beaten 26-21 and 28-25 in two tumultuous Test matches as the Springboks won the series. But the Lions refused to crumble and produced a remarkable performance in McGeechan's final Test to equal the record victory from 1974.
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