Having been a member of the victorious 1989 Lions team, which beat the Wallabies in Australia, Hastings was selected as the Captain for the 1993 tour to New Zealand. The All Blacks were at the height of their powers and the British & Irish Lions were unfortunately hit by several injuries in key positions. Although having narrowly lost the first test Hastings managed to rally his side to a remarkable record breaking victory of 20 points to 7 in the second in Wellington which set up a gripping climax to the series. He led by example and was the tour's top points scorer with 101 points.

“Pulling on a Lions shirt is a unique experience, it is steeped in the history and tradition of all the players who have gone before you”. 

Gavin Hastings