ORANGE FREE STATE v BRITISH LIONS 1974

This was the 14th match of the Lions Invincible tour and they almost came unstuck against a fiery Free State XV. Early exchanges in the match saw a Mervyn Davies try, against a drop goal and a penalty goal for the home team. Without a recognised kicker, the Lions first employed JPR Williams then Ian McGeechan, both of whom missed kicks. Next up was Stewart McKinney whose wide angle penalty hit the mark to take the Lions into a 7 - 6 lead. A further penalty goal by the Free State left the Lions with a two point deficit. Then in injury time one last effort saw JJ Williams score the winning try. 

The World Rugby Museum are proud to present Stewart McKinney's personal copy of the Orange Free State programme. The Dungannon man played eight matches, his only score of the tour was the crucial penalty he scored against the Orange Free State.

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