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The 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia was a significant event in rugby history, marking the Lions' first series victory since 1997. Coached by Warren Gatland and captained by Sam Warburton, the Lions played a total of ten matches, including a three-test series against the Australian national team.
Tour Matches:
June 1, 2013: The tour commenced with a commanding 59–8 victory over the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium.
June 5, 2013: The Lions defeated Western Force 69–17 at Patersons Stadium in Perth.
June 8, 2013: A 22–12 win against Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
June 11, 2013: The Lions triumphed over Combined Country with a 64–0 scoreline at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle.
June 15, 2013: A 47–17 victory against New South Wales Waratahs at Sydney Football Stadium.
June 18, 2013: The Lions faced their only non-test defeat, losing 14–12 to the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
June 25, 2013: A 35–0 win over Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Test Series:
First Test (June 22, 2013): The Lions secured a narrow 23–21 victory over Australia at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Second Test (June 29, 2013): Australia edged out the Lions with a 16–15 win at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.
Third Test (July 6, 2013): The Lions clinched the series with a decisive 41–16 victory at ANZ Stadium, Sydney.
Squad Highlights:
The squad featured notable players such as Leigh Halfpenny, who was the top point scorer with 114 points, and George North, who, along with Alex Cuthbert, was the top try scorer with four tries. The team was predominantly composed of Welsh players, reflecting the nation's strong rugby performance during that period.
Interesting Facts:
The tour included a match in Hong Kong against the Barbarians to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first Lions tour.
The third test saw the Lions fielding a starting lineup with 10 Welsh players, a decision that sparked discussions due to the omission of experienced centre Brian O'Driscoll.
The Lions' 41–16 win in the third test set a record for the most points scored by a Lions side in a test match.
This tour ended a 16-year series win drought for the Lions b
