SOUTH AFRICA 27-9 LIONS The British & Irish Lions were battered, bruised a ground to dust as the Springboks levelled the Test Series at 1-1. Our player ratings have only a few Lions stand-outs. The first half took over 53 minutes to complete the 40, after numerous stoppages for foul play, reviews, mini brawls and […]

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SPRINGBOKS 17-22 LIONS The British & Irish Lions came back from 12-3 down to complete a stunning comeback and win the First Test. Maro Itoje tops our player ratings after a special game. The Lions would have been hoping to make an early statement but gave up possession with a silly penalty. Ill discipline was […]

5 years ago

STORMERS 3-49 LIONS Several players, led by Marcus Smith, have done their Test chances no harm. Our full Lions ratings reflect a dominant victory over the Stormers in Cape Town. The Stormers put up a real fight in the first half and went 3-0 ahead after 20 minutes. They will be frustrated, then, at conceding […]

5 years ago

SHARKS 7-54 LIONS Away from all the off-field dramas, the British & Irish Lions are destroying what meagre opposition they meet. Our Lions ratings reflect well on two backline demons. The Lions, for the third game in succession, got off to a flying start. They were soon 14-0 up when Josh Adams and Duhan van […]

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LIONS 28-10 JAPAN A satisfactory opening match triumph for the British & Irish Lions, but at a cost. The Lions ratings reflect well on many of the squad’s debutants. The first half was dominated with two narratives – the Lions looking dominant in attack while losing key players along the way. Captain Alun Wyn Jones […]

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