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Lions player ratings vs South Africa: Test Two

Lock: Maro Itoje: The undoubted best player in the world won a number of lineout steals as he bullied the Springbok second-row once again. 8

Lock: Alun Wyn Jones (captain): Massive work-rate: his leadership kept the Lions on track. The tourists top tackler. 7

Blindside-flanker: Courtney Lawes: Far less influential this week and beaten far too often in the air for such a big man. 6

Openside-flanker: Tom Curry: Work rate and energy level was an example to anyone in a red jersey. Did the unseen work of a blindside at times and showed his appetite for a scrap. 6.5

Number 8: Jack Conan: Appeared to suffer at hands of muscular opposing back row initially, but grew into it and carried relentlessly. 6.5

Replacements: Ken Owens 5, Rory Sutherland 4, Kyle Sinckler 6, Tadhg Beirne 6, Taulupe Faletau 6, Ali Price 6, Owen Farrell 5, Elliot Daly 5

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