Player ratings: Maro Itoje and Courtney Lawes key for Lions in physical clash with Springboks

Lawes put himself about physically as you would have expected. Made some big tackles and was the primary lineout winner for the Lions

British & Irish Lions' Courtney Lawes is tackled by Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi of South Africa. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

LIONS

Rory Sutherland – 6/10 Under pressure at the scrum and gave away two penalties. Made his tackles around the pitch but the Lions management would have been looking for more.