Lions player ratings: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry star in first Test

Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell were also excellent for the Lions as they defeated Australia 27-19 in the first Test of the series. 

Tadhg Beirne repaid Andy Farrell's faith in him with a superb performance. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

15 Hugo Keenan 

Tested but endured. Keenan had had a bumpy tour through illness and he had a rough time of it here too after allowing Max Jorgensen to outfox him in the air for the Wallabies’ opening try. Keenan remained strong, though, and played a decent part. 6