New Zealand 30 - 15 British & Irish Lions: How the Lions rated

How the Lions players rated out of ten.

British and Irish Lions Sean O'Brien (R) dives over to score one of the greatest tries in Lions history. Picture: MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images

LIAM WILLIAMS - 7

Several rapier breaks stunned the All Blacks, but he misread one high ball to gift Rieko Ioane a try.

ANTHONY WATSON - 7

A constant threat when he could get on the ball, a serious danger to the hosts.

JONATHAN DAVIES - 8

A major force in this blitzkrieg attacking game the Lions produced.

BEN TE’O - 8

Did all he could to shut down Sonny Bill Williams in a bullish performance.

ELLIOT DALY - 6

Should have scored early on and the Lions always rued that missed opportunity.

OWEN FARRELL - 6

Solid enough effort but unable to drive the tourists anywhere close to victory.

CONOR MURRAY - 6

Kicked well enough but lacked some of his usual zip.

MAKO VUNIPOLA - 6

A muted performance by his lofty standards as the All Blacks wrestled control up front. 6

JAMIE GEORGE - 5

Wholehearted showing but still struggled at the lineout.

TADHG FURLONG - 6

Caught out at the scrum and in the tight in several instances, unusual for him.

ALUN WYN JONES - 4

A horrid night for the Wales talisman and one to forget, just never hit the pace of the game.

GEORGE KRUIS - 5

Bested at the lineout by Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick.

PETER O’MAHONY (capt) - 5

Put himself about in a typically-physical showing but unable to galvanise his pack.

SEAN O’BRIEN - 6

Some strong carries early on and finished the try well.

TAULUPE FALETAU - 5

Unable to provide the poise he has shown all tour without the platform from the tight five. 5

Replacements

Ken Owens (for George, 67) - 5

A couple of errors in a frustrating cameo.

Jack McGrath (for Vunipola, 51) - 5

Was bullied off the pivotal scrum as the Lions folded in the tight.

Kyle Sinckler (for Furlong, 58) - 6

Looked busy on the ball and smart in handling too.

MaroO Itoje (for Jones, 47) - 5

Threw himself into his cameo but was unable to alter the outcome.

Sam Warburton (for O’Mahony, 53) - 5

Just could not do anything to slow down the All Blacks’ quick ruck ball.

Rhys Webb (for Murray, 67) - 6

Stole a sniper’s try at the death.

Johnny Sexton (for Te’o, 57) - 5

Struggled to hit the pace of the encounter, a difficult showing.

Leigh Halfpenny (for Williams, 71) - 5

Had precious little time to impact the night.