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British & Irish Lions player ratings

North stars with one of the great Lions tries

George North goes past Australia fullback Berrick Barnes to score a try during the first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Sat Jun 22 2013 - 13:56

LIONS PLAYER RATINGS

Leigh Halfpenny: Kicked 13 points, missing only one shot at goal, and his consistency proved in stark contrast to woeful Wallabies accuracy. 8/10
Alex Cuthbert: Scored a try on his Lions Test debut, finishing with trademark aplomb early in the second half. 7
Brian O'Driscoll: Made it two Lions Test wins from two attempts 12 years apart in Brisbane. Tireless in attack and defence. 7
Jonathan Davies: Made his physical presence felt from the opening minutes. Relished the occasion. 7
George North: Scored a breathtaking 60-metre solo try, and underlined his reputation as pure box office material. 9
Jonathan Sexton: Dipped in and out of the game. When he was good he was very good, but not always accurate. 7
Mike Phillips: Outplayed by his opposite number Will Genia and was unable to consistently stamp his authority on the game. 6
Alex Corbisiero: Delivered a strong 50-minute contribution in all phases of the game, particularly his scrummaging work. 7
Tom Youngs: Did little wrong, and was part of a potent Lions scrummage that gave Australia plenty to think about. 7
Adam Jones: Departed 10 minutes into the second period following a solid evening's work, particularly at scrum time. 7
Alun-Wyn Jones: A typically workaholic effort by the Wales lock. Once again put in more than his fair share of tackles. 7
Paul O'Connell: A colossal worker for the Lions in tight and loose exchanges. Showcased all his experience. 7
Tom Croft: Gave the Lions a quality lineout option, and he roamed around the field in trademark fashion. 7
Sam Warburton: The Lions captain marked his first Test in charge by leading them to a nerve-tingling victory. Led from the front. 7
Jamie Heaslip: A tireless worker in the backrow battle between two breakaway units that went hammer and tongs at each other. 7


Replacements
Mako Vunipola: Took over from Corbisiero 10 minutes into the second half. 5
Dan Cole: Part of a double substitution as he went on with Vunipola, replacing Adam Jones. Was at fault for late scrum penalty. 5
Ben Youngs: Took over from a subdued Phillips midway through the second period. 6
Richard Hibbard: Gained a run in the final quarter for Tom Youngs. 6
Geoff Parling: Used in the second period for Alun-Wyn Jones. 6
Dan Lydiate: Entered the action late on, replacing Croft. 6

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