Third Test tears: How the British and Irish Lions rated

Pre match the consensus was that Finn Russell was Warren Gatland’s 'break glass in case of emergency' out half if things were looking bleak. But the Scot proved many doubters wrong
Third Test tears: How the British and Irish Lions rated

Lions' Robbie Henshaw tackled by Damian de Allende and Marco van Staden of South Africa

Wyn Jones – 6/10 Showed what the Lions had been missing in the first two tests. Ensured the lineout was a successful platform and made a significant contribution in the loose. Broke even against a top-quality opposition tighthead until a back injury took its toll. Replaced very early in the second half.

Ken Owens – 7/10 Brought in to help shore up the scrum and certainly did his job. Gave the Lions the set piece platform at scrum and lineout that they needed. Showed up well with ball in hand including his try from the maul in the first half.

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