SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje (England) – 8
- 5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) – 8
On Itoje: “Different game same world class outcome. He was the Lions’ player of the series, despite their defeat, consistently at the top of his game for all three Tests.”
Embed from Getty ImagesOn Jones: ” Led from the front working tirelessly in attack and defence. Big call to sub him for Beard.”
- Telegraph: Itoje 8, Jones 7
- Rugby Pass: Itoje 6, Jones 5.5
- Joe: Itoje 8, Jones 7
- RUCK: Itoje 8, Jones 7
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Courtney Lawes (England) – 8
- 7. Tom Curry (England). – 6
- 8. Jack Conan (Ireland) – 7
- Telegraph: Lawes 7, Curry 6, Conan 7
- Rugby Pass: Lawes 6, Curry 4, Conan 6
- Joe: Lawes 7, Curry 6, Conan 7
- RUCK: Lawes 7, Curry 5, Conan 6
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie 7, Vunipola, 7.5, Sinckler 7, Beard 6, Simmonds 6, Murray 6.5, Russell 9
You can read Mike Brown’s full player ratings by clicking here.
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