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Five great British & Irish Lions tries

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George North scored one of the most memorable tries in British & Irish Lions history last Saturday with a 60-metre solo effort during a 23-21 first Test victory over Australia, at Suncorp Stadium. Here, we remember five great Lions tries.

GEORGE NORTH

(v Australia, first Test 2013, Brisbane)

The wing fielded Wallabies full-back Berrick Barnes' kick 10 metres inside his own half, and ghosted past three defenders before showboating clear of final would-be tackler Will Genia.

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

(v Australia, first Test 2001, Brisbane)

Mercurial Ireland centre O'Driscoll highlighted an imperious Lions performance at the Gabba when he waltzed through transfixed Wallabies defenders from the halfway line to score. It was the highlight of a match that the Lions went on to win 29-13.

JOHN BENTLEY

(v Gauteng, 1997, Johannesburg)

Former rugby league wing Bentley left five defenders in his wake during a 60-metre solo surge at Ellis Park. They barely laid a finger on him as he beat two players out wide, then cut inside and ghosted past three more before going over.

MATT DAWSON

(v South Africa, first Test 1997, Cape Town)

The Lions had been written off before the series, but England scrum-half Dawson sent them on the way to a stunning win at Newlands when he broke down the blindside of a scrum. He then threw a dummy overhead pass that completely foxed Springboks No.8 Gary Teichmann before racing through to touch down unopposed.

RORY UNDERWOOD

(v New Zealand, second Test 1993, Wellington)

Leicester Tigers and England speedster Underwood showcased his blistering pace through a brilliant 45-metre touchline run after taking centre Jeremy Guscott's pass following a break by scrum-half Dewi Morris. It was the highlight of a 20-7 Lions victory .

Five great British & Irish Lions tries


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