 Loveridge was most renowned for his performance in the second test against the touring British Lions on 18 June 1983, at Athletic Park in Wellington.According to Lindsay Knight, for the New Zealand Rugby Museum,

"In difficult conditions Loveridge was the perfect complement to an All Black pack which battling into a gale took charge of the ultra confident Lions in the second spell.Loveridge displayed every aspect of the halfback's art, passing accurately, kicking effectively and running with judgement.