Lions tour ratings: Maro Itoje the main man - Alun Wyn Jones and Robbie Henshaw also impress

Simon Lewis, the only Irish newspaper journalist with the tour, assesses the individual impact of the players on Warren Gatland's squad

Maro Itoje dejected after defeat in the third Test in Cape Town. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

FORWARDS

Rory Sutherland - A late starting replacement for the injured Wyn Jones at loosehead prop but his scrummaging frailties in this company were exposed by the Springboks and went from starter to replacement and then to spectator once Jones returned to fitness. Also conceded a soft and costly penalty that helped turn the tide against the Lions in the second Test. Tour rating: 5.