Lions fly-half Barry John had a hand in the tourists' important victory over New Zealand on this day in 1971 © Getty Images

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Players/Officials: David Campese | Gareth Edwards | Barry John | Keith Oxlee | Kel Tremain

Teams: British and Irish Lions | New Zealand | Wales

1971
Welsh duo Barry John and Gareth Edwards mastermind a 13-3 victory over New Zealand to put the Lions 2-1 up with one Test to play.

Gerald Davies and John both dotted down for the Lions with fly-half John adding two conversions and a drop goal. Laurie Mains grabbed the All Blacks' only score.

The Lions had claimed a 9-3 victory in the opening Test clash in Dunedin before the hosts levelled things up with a 22-12 success in their second meeting in Christchurch. Victory in Wellington put the tourists in control of the series and a 14-14 draw in the final match in Auckland ensured an historic truimph for the Lions.

1982
David Campese made a confident senior debut for the Wallabies, scoring a try, two conversions and a penalty goal in the Australians' 26-10 tour win against Manawatu at Palmerston North.

Brash, arrogant and brilliant, "Campo" bewitched defences and infuriated opponents the world over during a career that took in 101 international caps and 64 tries.

1965
In Wellington, the Battle of the Giants saw New Zealand triumph 6-3 over South Africa in the opening Test of their four-match series. Bill Birtwistle and Kel Tremain scored tries for the home side; Keith Oxlee dropped a goal for the 'Boks.

New Zealand also won the second Test 13-0 in Dunedin but lost the third match 19-16 in Christchurch. The All Blacks wrapped up the series with a 20-3 win in Auckland.

1956
In the last match before their crucial second Test against New Zealand, the Springboks boosted their confidence with a 19-8 victory over Wairarap/Bush at Masterton. Skipper "Basie" Viviers, though struggling with injury, kicks three goals for the tourists.

1908
The SS Victoria carrying the Anglo-Welsh team arrived from Auckland in Sydney where the team began its nine-match tour of Australia.

1937
The second Springboks to tour New Zealand maintained their winning record, beating Taranaki 17-3 in the third match of their visit.