How the Lions fared

Courier Sport assesses how the starting British and Irish Lions performed:

LIAM WILLIAMS: A solid day’s work though he was unable ever to break free. Laid on scoring pass for Faletau’s try. 7/10

ANTHONY WATSON: A scourge whenever he had ball in hand but struggled for regular action. 6

JONATHAN DAVIES: One fine break almost saw him scuttle home, another fine effort. 8

OWEN FARRELL: Imperious showing from England’s composed and gritty playmaker. 8

ELLIOT DALY: Another to threaten whenever he got the ball but who never saw enough of it. 7

JOHNNY SEXTON: Had a solid game once he settled into the rhythm of pairing up with Farrell as twin playmakers. 7

CONOR MURRAY: Showed his class again with a fine try and ran the game expertly as ever. 8

MAKO VUNIPOLA: Lucky not to be hit with more than a yellow card for needless shoulder charge which blotted his night. 6

JAMIE GEORGE: Quiet around the field but accurate as you like in the set-piece. 8

TADHG FURLONG: Scrummaged well under pressure and solid showing. 7

MARO ITOJE: Brought pace and power and was inspirational in late defensive effort. 8

ALUN WYN JONES: Produced a far stronger performance than last week, bound the pack together. 7

SAM WARBURTON (Capt): Led from the front and dragged his men over the line. 8

SEAN O’BRIEN: Another bullish performance from the one man the All Blacks do not know how to stop when on the charge. 8

TAULUPE FALETAU: Absolute class from the Lions’ stand-out performer; so calm under pressure. 9