9. Tomos Williams-8
Williams was excellent on the ball his distribution was really clean and helped progress the Lions’ attack. Two very nifty tries, one from running a trademark cheat line and the other from some great link up with James Lowe. Unfortunate to see him come off injured but other than that he really shone.
10. Finn Russell – 8
Russell was his usual self, just a maverick playmaker and that was encapsulated purely with his set-up for Daly’s try. Kicking was very clean both in-game and from the tee. Even defensively, he put in some great work, which will be a big delight to Andy Farrell.
11. James Lowe- 6
Lowe was unluckly quite with a lack of ball in hand for the winger but he was reliable as ever. Defensively he put in a huge shift and helped with some thundering clearing kicks. Linked up really well with Williams for a fantastic running try.
12. Sione Tuipulotu- 7
Tuipulotu was moved to inside center and he looked just as comfortable at 12 as he did at 13 for the Lions. Ball in hand he offered some great difference in attack and defensively he was solid too.
13. Garry Ringrose- 7.5
Ringrose was a monster in midfield for the Lions. His defensive hits, which will cause some debate around his defensive tempo were a huge tempo setter for the Lions. Ball in hand he ran some great lines and played really clever with his kicks and even grabbed himself a try and maybe a bolter for a test start.
14. Mack Hansen- 7
Hansen put in the shift of his life for the Lions, he was everywhere in defence and popped up nicely in the midfield with some clever carries. He will be a huge favourite for a test jersey with some great showings.
15. Elliot Daly- 7.5
Daly was another who was quietly very good for the Lions. He was reliable under the high ball and managed the backfield really well. Found some very good gaps in attack and another who could well be in with a shout for a test start.
Replacements-
16.Ronan Kelleher-6
17.Andrew Porter-6
18.Will Stuwart-5
19.Ollie Chessum-5
20.Jack Conan-5
21.Alex Mitchell-6
22.Huw Jones-6
23. Marcus Smith-6
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