PaulDean

Paul Dean got his taste of Lions action as part of the squad that successfully toured Australia in 1989 – winning the Test series 2-1.

Dean was playing his club rugby at the time for St Mary’s College in Dublin and started at fly-half for the opening game of the Tour, an impressive 44-0 triumph over Western Australia.

However, the Irishman injured his knee just 27 minutes into the match and England’s Rob Andrew was called up as a replacement within a few days.

Dean, who could also play at centre, had made his Ireland debut against South Africa in 1981 and went on to score four tries and a drop goal during an eight-year international career.