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Barry John (Wales)
Barry John had decided he wasn’t going to tour New Zealand in 1971 when coach Carwyn James – who hailed from the same village of Cefneithin – personally pleaded with him to make the trip. The result was an explosion of talent from the Welshman who, during the tour, added front-line goal-kicking to his duties and eventually accumulated 180 points in 15 matches. His tactical kicking was key to the Lions victory in the rst Test and he scored a timely rst-half try in the third Test, which the Lions also won. Meanwhile, around the provinces, he showcased his dazzling running skills. He also toured South Africa in
Jeremy Guscott (England)
The elegant England centre had the priceless habit of making telling contributions and in uencing big games, and le quite an impression in 1993 even though the Lions generally struggled to make best use of their backs. The one exception to that was during the second Test in Wellington when it was his break and exquisite pass that sent Rory Underwood over for a very ne try as the Lions won 20-7 –to this day, the tourists’ biggest Test win over the
All Blacks. Guscott enjoyed even more success in Australia in 1989 and in South Africa in 1997 when it was his late dropped goal that clinched the series for the Lions. Made 22 appearances in three tours, scoring 37 points.
1968, bringing his Lions career to 21 matches for 188 points. He retired from the game in 1972 aged just 27.
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