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GEORDAN MURPHY: Quiet game for the Leicester full-back who was given little
opportunity to attack, but did nothing wrong. 6
MARK CUETO: Surprise omission from original touring party and his absence from
the Test team is equally baffling. Another eye-catching display full of
creativity. 8
WILL GREENWOOD: England centre has looked off pace all tour and another
disappointing performance makes his bench selection for first Test even more of
a mystery. 5
GORDON D'ARCY: Just as the tour nears its conclusion the Ireland midfielder is
starting to fire, putting his injury problems behind him. 7
DENIS HICKIE: Should have scored in the left corner after spilling a
cross-field kick but saved a dangerous situation with some clever defensive
work. 6
CHARLIE HODGSON: The Lions' in-form fly-half was commanding in the number 10
jersey until he limped off with an injury with a quarter of the match gone. 8
MATT DAWSON: Scant opportunity to impress all tour but veteran England
scrum-half was close to his best in a man-of-the-match display. 8
GRAHAM ROWNTREE: The Lions failed to gain any advantage at the scrum but
Rowntree's bloodied face was evidence of his commitment in the loose. 6
GORDON BULLOCH: Midweek skipper has not got close to the Test line-up but
deserves to be involved on Saturday after another spirited display. 7
JOHN HAYES: Some eyebrows were raised when Hayes was included in the Lions'
squad and another anonymous performance shows why. 5
SIMON SHAW: Made a fine start with some powerful runs and aggressive work in
the loose catching the eye, but then faded. 6
BEN KAY: Left the pitch with an horrendous black eye in first half after
taking an elbow and wrongly accused of starting the fight. 6
JASON WHITE: One big hit underlined why White is considered one of the most
ferocious tacklers in the game. 6
MARTYN WILLIAMS: While doubts linger over Williams' ability to mix it with the
All Blacks, he at least deserves a chance following an outstanding match against
Auckland. 8
MICHAEL OWEN: Showed some nice handling skills and looked tidy at the back of
the scrum, Owen played a full role in the Lions' stirring forward effort. 7
Replacements:
MATT STEVENS: Arrived late, giving him no chance to prove himself. 5
BRENT COCKBAIN: Aggressive and committed, a valuable asset. 6
MARTIN CORRY: Shored up the back row. Solid and unspectacular. 6
RONAN O'GARA: Kicked superbly when the pressure was on. 8
SHANE HORGAN: Brought energy to the midfield when it was needed. 6
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