NICK CAIN'S RATINGS
Back in control – crashed over the gainline and tackled his heart out. Lost scrum will hurt
RATING 7.5
2. JAMIE GEORGE
Unstinting tackling effort but does not strike as cleanly as Taylor, and two throws not straight
RATING 6.5
3. TADHG FURLONG
A couple of powerful charges, and has kept the Lions scrum solid throughout the series
RATING 7
4. MARO ITOJE
Strong on the ball and in the air – NZ locks tried to target him but he had their measure
RATING 8
5. ALUN WYN JONES
Went toe-to-toe until smashed in the head by Kaino swinging arm, but returned after HIA
RATING 7
6. SAM WARBURTON (C)
Got stronger as the series progressed and very effective at breakdown – smart chat to referee
RATING 8
7. SEAN O'BRIEN
Hurt his shoulder before half-time and forced off at interval. Powerful presence was missed
RATING 6.5
8. TAULUPE FALETAU
Hit hard in the tackle but not as influential as last weekend, and control at base variable
RATING 6.5
9. CONOR MURRAY
No room for the mover and shaker on the fringes this time, but tactical kicking on the money
RATING 7
10. JOHNNY SEXTON
Kept probing for a gap and distribution accurate, but unable to find the big break
11. ELLIOT DALY
Huge penalty from 60m kept Lions close. Has grown in confidence, one great high ball take
RATING 7
12. OWEN FARRELL
A great marksman. His long shot two minutes from time drew the series. Up and down elsewhere
RATING 7
13. JONATHAN DAVIES
Clattering defence broke All Black rhythm, but fewer flourishes, or grubbers, in attack this time
RATING 7.5
14. ANTHONY WATSON
Really worked himself into the game and used his pace and wiry strength to make yardage
RATING 7
15. LIAM WILLIAMS
Too many fumbles for comfort, but so hard to pin down – pity Watson's pass was ruled forward
RATING 6
16. KEN OWENS
for George 65 mins Lucky break with last gasp accidental offside call
RATING 6
17. JACK MCGRATH
for Vunipola 60 mins Put his shoulder to the wheel for late scrum penalty
RATING 6
18. KYLE SINCKLER
for Furlong 60 mins Dug in. Conceded one scrum penalty but helped win another
RATING 6
19. COURTNEY LAWES
for Jones 50 mins Impressive lineout forward who carried and tackled well
RATING 7
20. CJ STANDER
for O'Brien 40 min Solid carrying, but cannot miss tackles against NZ
RATING 6
21. RHYS WEBB
for Murray 68 mins Brought a bit of bounce, and harried effectively
RATING 6.5
22. BEN TE'O
for Sexton 48-53/72 mins Looked strong, but time on the pitch limited
RATING 6
23. JACK NOWELL
for Watson 72 mins Buzzes with energy, but fully occupied defending
RATING 6
Formidable foe. Came into the Press conference wearing a red clown's nose, but has proved no one's fool
RATING 8
1. JOE MOODY
The former wrestler threw the Lions scrum off balance once, and did grunt work
RATING 7
2. CODIE TAYLOR
Flawless at the set piece with no misses at lineout or scrum, and always visible
RATING 7
3. OWEN FRANKS
Keeps on trucking. The All Blacks did not go back at the scrum until he went off
RATING 7
4. BRODIE RETALLICK
Big contribution. His mobility is exceptional, and his battle with Itoje one to savour
5. SAM WHITELOCK
Brought his ‘A' game. Big tackle count in and around the ruck, and did the leg work
RATING 7
6. JEROME KAINO
Don't poke the bear? Got as good as he gave, and yellow card for swinging arm justified
RATING 6
7. SAM CANE
High work-rate and tackle tally but Warburton had a clear breakdown edge again
RATING 6.5
8. KIERAN READ (C)
Not too chuffed with the draw on his 100th cap. Always in the thick of it, but too much yap
RATING 7.5
9. AARON SMITH
Non-stop high tempo operator. Great pass, good decisions – makes the All Blacks tick
RATING 8
10. BEAUDEN BARRETT
Midas touches. Unlocked Lions with cross-kick to bro Jordie for Laumape try. Always a threat
RATING 7.5
11. JULIAN SAVEA
Back on song. No tries, but ran strongly out wide and up the middle for his 80 metre gains
RATING 7
12. NGANI LAUMAPE
Good hands to catch deflection for his try, part also in Jordie Barrett's try. Run down by Davies
RATING 7
13. ANTON LIENERT-BROWN
Gave scoring pass for Barrett's try, but had his hands full with Davies
RATING 6.5
14. ISRAEL DAGG
Strong in the aerial combat, covered the bases, but sound rather than spectacular in attack
RATING 6.5
15. JORDIE BARRETT
Always looking for the main chance – and got in for a good try on his first start for NZ
RATING 7
16. NATHAN HARRIS
for Taylor 72 mins Not much time to get his feet set, and went backwards
RATING 5
17. WYATT CROCKETT
for Moody 60 mins Has learned tricks of the trade but Sinckler learned fast
RATING 5
18. CHARLIE FAUMUINA
for Franks 60 mins Steady – and no last minute penalties this time
RATING 6
19. SCOTT BARRETT
for Whitelock 73 mins Joined his two brothers for the last knockings
RATING 5
20. ARDIE SAVEA
for Cane 60 mins Not quite as much late punch from the impact man
RATING 6
21. TJ PERENARA
for A Smith 73 mins Not enough time to leave his calling card
RATING 5
22. AARON CRUDEN
for J Savea 72 mins Late arrival as tactical kicker to put NZ in Lions half
RATING 5
23. MALAKAI FEKITOA
for Laumape 67 mins Strong-tackling midfield replacement, but no sparks
RATING 5.5
STEVE HANSEN
Decision to employ the young Hurricanes backline paid off with two good tries, but will be disappointed by draw
RATING 8
