Australia v British and Irish Lions player ratings
Man-for-man marking of the victorious British and Irish Lions
Australia v British and Irish Lions player ratings
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Australia v British and Irish Lions player ratings
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Alex Corbisiero - 9
Got the early try, was a tower of strength in the scrum and made lots of ground with ball in hand, a complete performance.
Got the early try, was a tower of strength in the scrum and made lots of ground with ball in hand, a complete performance.
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Richard Hibbard - 8
Was a human missile and dangerous for any opponent to come near. Ended with ice pack on is neck which is not surprising
Was a human missile and dangerous for any opponent to come near. Ended with ice pack on is neck which is not surprising
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Adam Jones - 8
The rock in the scrum and put it about in the loose to good effect and can finish his Lions career very happy
The rock in the scrum and put it about in the loose to good effect and can finish his Lions career very happy
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Alun Wyn Jones - 9
Led from the front and deserved all the plaudits coming his way. A man to follow into battle and boy did they line up behind him
Led from the front and deserved all the plaudits coming his way. A man to follow into battle and boy did they line up behind him
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Geoff Parling - 8
Big game all around the pitch and he called the line out expertly, was a key man in all areas of the forward effort
Big game all around the pitch and he called the line out expertly, was a key man in all areas of the forward effort
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Dan Lydiate - 7
Grafting game, not too much ball carrying but lots of dirty work and fearless defence. A good man to have in a crisis
Grafting game, not too much ball carrying but lots of dirty work and fearless defence. A good man to have in a crisis
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Sean O’Brien - 8
Was a live wire for the whole time on the pitch and caused the wallabies all kinds of headaches –physical and mental. Top bloke
Was a live wire for the whole time on the pitch and caused the wallabies all kinds of headaches –physical and mental. Top bloke
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Toby Faletau - 8
Carried the ball strongly and bounced by back from cut eye to play a big part in the defence and ball carrying
Carried the ball strongly and bounced by back from cut eye to play a big part in the defence and ball carrying
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Mike Philips - 7
Not his best game but battled hard and was happy to try and find gaps in a very tight first half defence and overcome knee trouble
Not his best game but battled hard and was happy to try and find gaps in a very tight first half defence and overcome knee trouble
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Jonathan Sexton - 8
Taken off and not happy about it but got a try and helped win a series – two reasons to be happy and a good tour
Taken off and not happy about it but got a try and helped win a series – two reasons to be happy and a good tour
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George North - 8
Another trade mark try, more big tackles and so eager for work that you were tired just watching him in action. Top man on tour
Another trade mark try, more big tackles and so eager for work that you were tired just watching him in action. Top man on tour
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Jamie Roberts - 8
A try for the big man and what an easy way to get possession over the gain line – just ask for the Doctor.
A try for the big man and what an easy way to get possession over the gain line – just ask for the Doctor.
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Jonathan Davies - 8
Lovely footwork, never panics and the perfect foil for Roberts and boy did he fill the hole left by O’Driscoll
Lovely footwork, never panics and the perfect foil for Roberts and boy did he fill the hole left by O’Driscoll
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Tommy Bowe - 8
Another good contribution from Bowe who ran hard, caught well and was a member of a great defensive unit. Glad to have him back
Another good contribution from Bowe who ran hard, caught well and was a member of a great defensive unit. Glad to have him back
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Leigh Halfpenny - 10
Should he get full marks when missing a kick? – of course. Record breaking, try making superstar of the series let’s hear it for a full 10 out of 10.
Should he get full marks when missing a kick? – of course. Record breaking, try making superstar of the series let’s hear it for a full 10 out of 10.
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Alex Corbisiero - 9
Got the early try, was a tower of strength in the scrum and made lots of ground with ball in hand, a complete performance.
Got the early try, was a tower of strength in the scrum and made lots of ground with ball in hand, a complete performance.
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Richard Hibbard - 8
Was a human missile and dangerous for any opponent to come near. Ended with ice pack on is neck which is not surprising
Was a human missile and dangerous for any opponent to come near. Ended with ice pack on is neck which is not surprising
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Adam Jones - 8
The rock in the scrum and put it about in the loose to good effect and can finish his Lions career very happy
The rock in the scrum and put it about in the loose to good effect and can finish his Lions career very happy
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Alun Wyn Jones - 9
Led from the front and deserved all the plaudits coming his way. A man to follow into battle and boy did they line up behind him
Led from the front and deserved all the plaudits coming his way. A man to follow into battle and boy did they line up behind him
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Geoff Parling - 8
Big game all around the pitch and he called the line out expertly, was a key man in all areas of the forward effort
Big game all around the pitch and he called the line out expertly, was a key man in all areas of the forward effort
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Dan Lydiate - 7
Grafting game, not too much ball carrying but lots of dirty work and fearless defence. A good man to have in a crisis
Grafting game, not too much ball carrying but lots of dirty work and fearless defence. A good man to have in a crisis
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Sean O’Brien - 8
Was a live wire for the whole time on the pitch and caused the wallabies all kinds of headaches –physical and mental. Top bloke
Was a live wire for the whole time on the pitch and caused the wallabies all kinds of headaches –physical and mental. Top bloke
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Toby Faletau - 8
Carried the ball strongly and bounced by back from cut eye to play a big part in the defence and ball carrying
Carried the ball strongly and bounced by back from cut eye to play a big part in the defence and ball carrying
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Mike Philips - 7
Not his best game but battled hard and was happy to try and find gaps in a very tight first half defence and overcome knee trouble
Not his best game but battled hard and was happy to try and find gaps in a very tight first half defence and overcome knee trouble
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Jonathan Sexton - 8
Taken off and not happy about it but got a try and helped win a series – two reasons to be happy and a good tour
Taken off and not happy about it but got a try and helped win a series – two reasons to be happy and a good tour
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George North - 8
Another trade mark try, more big tackles and so eager for work that you were tired just watching him in action. Top man on tour
Another trade mark try, more big tackles and so eager for work that you were tired just watching him in action. Top man on tour
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Jamie Roberts - 8
A try for the big man and what an easy way to get possession over the gain line – just ask for the Doctor.
A try for the big man and what an easy way to get possession over the gain line – just ask for the Doctor.
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Jonathan Davies - 8
Lovely footwork, never panics and the perfect foil for Roberts and boy did he fill the hole left by O’Driscoll
Lovely footwork, never panics and the perfect foil for Roberts and boy did he fill the hole left by O’Driscoll
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Tommy Bowe - 8
Another good contribution from Bowe who ran hard, caught well and was a member of a great defensive unit. Glad to have him back
Another good contribution from Bowe who ran hard, caught well and was a member of a great defensive unit. Glad to have him back
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Leigh Halfpenny - 10
Should he get full marks when missing a kick? – of course. Record breaking, try making superstar of the series let’s hear it for a full 10 out of 10.
Should he get full marks when missing a kick? – of course. Record breaking, try making superstar of the series let’s hear it for a full 10 out of 10.
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The British and Irish Lions secured their first Test series victory for 16 years as they ran riot in Sydney, beating Australia 41-16 to clinch the series 2-1.
Amid the celebrations and jubilations of the tourists, we took a look at how each player got on in the record victory.
Click HERE or ‘VIEW GALLERY’ to launch our guide to the player ratings.
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