Only one British & Irish Lions squad has secured a Test series victory in New Zealand but few have come closer than the 1993 team led by Sir Ian McGeechan.

The Lions were a kick away from success in the first Test before romping home to a 20-7 victory in the second Test in Wellington with an inspired display.

England winger Rory Underwood, on his second Lions Tour, scored the crucial try as they levelled the series at Athletic Park with captain Gavin Hastings kicking four penalties.

Injuries and a long Tour eventually caught up with the Lions in the Third Test, which was lost 30-13 at Eden Park, but a 2-1 series defeat failed to portray how spectacularly the Lions had played.

THE TEAM

The final Tour of the amateur era was led by McGeechan, the second time he had coached the Lions, with Geoff Cooke taking the manager role.