1988 Great Britain Lions tour he sustained while playing in this match. The Australian leg of the tour took place in the midst of the 1988 NSWRFL season as well as the 1988 State of Origin series. In 1988 Australia was also celebrating its national bicentenary. The tour's itinerary, which involved short periods between matches, making it tough for the visitors, was designed by the Australian Rugby League but agreed to by the British. The Ashes series attracted just 67,554 to the three tests, with the dead rubber third game attracting just 15,944 to the Sydney Football Stadium. The second Ashes test against Australia at
1988 in Brazilian football 1988 in Brazilian football The following article presents a summary of the 1988 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 87th season of competitive football in the country. Quarterfinals Semifinals Final The four worst placed teams in the first stage, which are Bangu, , and América-RJ, were relegated to the following year's second level. Final Stage Internacional-SP declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champions. The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are Internacional-SP and , were promoted to the following year's first level. The worst placed team in each one of the