BLACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
NEW ZEALAND 30 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS 15
Several quickfire breaks stunned the All Blacks but the Welshman misread one high ball to gift Rieko Ioane a try.
A constant threat when he could get on the ball and a serious danger to the Kiwis.
A major force in the blitzkrieg attacking game the Lions produced.
Did all he could to shut down Sonny Bill Williams in a bullish performance.
Should have scored early on and the Lions always rued missed opportunity.
Solid enough effort but unable to drive the tourists anywhere close to victory.
Kicked well enough but the Irishman lacked some of his usual zip.
A quiet performance by his lofty standards as the All Blacks wrestled control up front.
Wholehearted showing but still struggled at the lineout.
Caught out at the scrum and in the tight in several instances, which is unusual.
A horrid night for the Wales talisman. He just never hit the pace of the game.
Muscled out at the lineout by All Blacks duo Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick.
Put himself about in a typically physical showing but unable to galvanise his pack.
Some strong carries early on and finished his try well.
Unable to provide the poise he has shown all tour without the platform from the tight five.
Ken Owens (for George, 67) – couple of errors in a frustrating cameo, 5. Jack McGrath (for Vunipola, 51) – bullied off the pivotal scrum as the Lions folded in the tight, 5. Kyle Sinckler (for Furlong, 58) – looked busy on the ball and smart in handling, 6. Maro Itoje (for Jones, 47) – threw himself into game but unable to change outcome, 5. Sam Warburton (for O’Mahony, 53) – could not do anything to slow down the All Blacks’ quick ruck ball, 5. Rhys Webb (for Murray, 67) – stole a sniper’s try late on, 6. Johnny Sexton (for Te’o, 57) – struggled to hit the pace of the game, 5. Leigh Halfpenny (for Williams, 71) – had little time to impact the night, 5.