Full player ratings as the Lions are defeated in the third Test
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Defeat.
The British and Irish Lions failed to complete a series clean sweep this morning as the Wallabies took the third Test to make it 2-1.
While Andy Farrell’s side will be delighted with the series victory, they will no doubt be disappointed they didn’t complete the sweep in difficult conditions this morning.
Rained lashed down throughout, with play even stopped for 30 minutes shortly after the break as a result of lightning, but it was the Wallabies who responded best to the conditions.
Here are your full Lions player ratings.
15. Hugo Keenan – 7
Put in a big shift and made a try-saving tackle
14. Tommy Freeman – 4
Caught out for the Dylan Pietsch try before going off for an HIA and not returning
13. Huw Jones – 6
Did well to adapt after being forced onto the wing.
12. Bundee Aki – 4
Not his best game. Looks tired and in need of a break.
11. Blair Kinghorn – 5
Misplaced his pass for the Max Jorgensen try and struggled with the conditions.
10. Finn Russell – 6
Did what he could with the ball he got.
9. Jamison Gibson-Park – 7
Put in a big shift in defence.
1. Andrew Porter – 5
Gave away a couple of penalties.
2 Dan Sheehan – 7
Had to put in a big shift after being forced to come back on after Kelleher’s yellow.
3. Tadhg Furlong – 6
His 9th consecutive Test start for the Lions. Will be disappointed like the rest.
4. Maro Itoje – 5
Struggled in the lineout and gave up a silly penalty.
5. James Ryan – 5
Took a big knock from Will Skelton that forced him off.
6. Tadhg Beirne – 8
One of the few standout players. Deservedly named Player of the Series.
7. Tom Curry – 8
A lot of questions were raised over his selection ahead of the first Test. Silenced all his critics.
8. Jack Conan – 7
Another solid shift from the big man. Will be happy with his series overall.
Replacements – 6
Two early HIAs sprang the bench into action early. Morgan did well, scoring a try to get the Lions back into it. Genge put in a shift.
