9. Jamison Gibson-Park-7
Gibson-Park showed exactly why people are touting him for a test start, his game management was really clever, taking charge of the game in their defensive 22. In attack, he gave the Lions quick and clean ball speed as well as some clever snipes, which set up Itoje’s try.
10. Finn Russell-7.5
The JGP and Russell partnership caught the attention of many pre-match, and you can’t blame them. Russell was much less of his maverick self and much more comfortable sitting back and playing the ball when possible, more often than not as a second receiver option. Overall, a really solid showing for the Scotsman.
11. Duhan van der Merwe-5.5
Van der Merwe was very suspect especially in defence with some key moments when he looked well off the pace. In attack he just looked very one dimensional and looked nowhere near his usual standard we’re used to.
12. Bundee Aki-6.5
Aki had a poor first half where he was being made to play almost as a playmaking 12 rather than having the freedom to carry. In the second half he looked far better, breaking over the gainline numerous times and really shwoing why he’s a test favourite.
13. Huw Jones-6
Jones was quietly solid in attack and overall decent in defence. On occasions he was out of sync in attack and tried to force some attacks which weren’t on.
14. Tommy Freeman-8
Freeman was excellent on the wing and had some really good moments popping up in midfield. Two tries both finished really well and overall a great performance from the Englisman. He will surely be in the discussion for a test start.
15.Elliot Daly-7
Daly raised eyebrows when he was included in the first place but after his two games he showed exactly why he was included. His passing was on point, and defensively, he was reliable as always. He looked in some discomfort going off injured so hopefully for the Lions its nothing major.
Replacements
16.Luke Cowan-Dickie-6
17.Ellis Genge-5
18.Finlay Bealham-5
19.James Ryan-6
20.Ben Earl-6
21.Alex Mitchell-6
22.Fin Smith-6
23.Garry Ringrose-6
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