Look through the various player ratings from the British and Irish Lions' comprehensive 56-14 opening tour victory vs the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg...
List of publications used:
- Sky Sports
- Mail Online, by Mike Brown
- The Telegraph, by Charlie Morgan
- Wales Online, by Mark Orders
- Off The Ball, by Stephen Kisbey-Green
15. Stuart Hogg
- Highest mark: Hogg shone early on by taking a couple of high balls and he showcased his running skills.
(Wales Online - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: Brilliant under high ball which will be so important v South Africa. Sharp on the counter-attack and one superb try-saving tackle. (Mail Online - 7/10)
14. Louis Rees-Zammit
- Highest mark: The 22-year-old scored a brilliant try in the first three minutes, and looked dangerous on attack throughout. (Off The Ball - 7.75/10)
- Lowest mark: Welsh winger showed good wheels to take his try early on, but he was pretty quiet apart from that. (Mail Online - 5/10)
13. Chris Harris
- Highest mark: Expect to see Harris partner Robbie Henshaw soon. Besides characteristically intuitive defence, he offered energy and composure in attack (Telegraph - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: The strength of his attack was backed up by solid support lines and strong carries. (Off The Ball - 7.5/10)
12. Owen Farrell
- Highest mark: He ran the backline superbly from the second receiver role, whenever he touched the ball on attack it looked as if the Lions would score. (Off The Ball - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: The England captain needed to open his tour with a big game. But he missed a tackle in the build-up to the first Sigma Lions try and found it hard to generate true impact in attack. (Wales Online - 6/10)
11. Josh Adams
- Highest mark: Outstanding game, with Adams claiming four tries. (Wales Onlines - 9/10)
- Lowest mark: Showed the try-scorer he is with four brilliant finishes – he's a true poacher and clearly pushing for a Test spot. (Mail Online - 7/10)
10. Finn Russell
- Highest mark: He was in fine form on attack, looking to unlock the hosts with a number of clever kicks and quick steps, most of which ended in either solid meters or points. (Off The Ball - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: Strong start but a few errors to iron out for the tougher games to come. (Mail Online - 7/10)
9. Ali Price
- Every publication gave him 7/10
1. Wyn Jones
- Every publication gave him 7/10
2. Jamie George
- Highest mark: Won 17 of his 18 lineouts and only Hamish Watson made more tackles. (Sky Sports - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: He will have copped a bit in the changing room for not finishing an easy try! (Mail Online - 6/10)
3. Kyle Sinckler
- Every publication gave him 7/10
4. Jonny Hill
- Highest mark: Redeemed himself by laying on Adams’ hat-trick. (Telegraph - 7/10)
- Lowest mark: He was heavily involved at the breakdown, but offered little in terms of carries or on defence. (Off The Ball - 4/10)
5. Maro Itoje
- Highest mark: Itoje bullied the Sigma Lions on their own ball, and made himself a nuisance at the lineout. (Off The Ball - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: As always was in the thick of the action and one of the Lions' best carriers (Sky Sports - 7/10)
6. Courtney Lawes
- Highest mark: Brilliant game. Continue that form he could be pushing to replace the injured Alun Wyn Jones at lock. (Mail Online - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: As always was in the thick of the action and one of the Lions' best carriers. (Sky Sports - 7/10)
7. Hamish Watson
- Highest mark: A warrior who started as if he planned to take on the Sigma Lions on his own. Punishing carries, big tackles, a try — all in the first 10 minutes. (Wales Online - 9/10)
- Lowest mark: He is doing what made him Six Nations player of the tournament. (Mail Online - 8/10)
8. Taulupe Faletau
- Highest mark: His 25 metres carried was more than any other forward and 12 tackles was only bettered by Watson. (Sky Sports - 8/10)
- Lowest mark: Faletau was somewhat hidden in the first match of the tour in South Africa. (Off The Ball - 6/10)
