The tourists trailed for most of the match but finished the game stronger and can now clinch the series with a victory in the second Test next Saturday.
Here’s how the Lions players rated at the Cape Town Stadium:
9. Ali Price
The Lions pack struggled early on and Price’s game suffered as a result, but he grew in stature and exerted a strong controlling influence. 8/10 Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images
10. Dan Biggar
Along with his team, struggled in the first half but the stand-off was rejuvenated after the interval. 8/10 Photo: Steve Haag/PA Wire
11. Duhan van der Merwe
Limited opportunities but even in the cauldron of a Test he made hard yards through his power running. 8/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
12. Robbie Henshaw
Engineered a first-half break that gave the Lions hope when things were looking bleak. 8/10 Photo: Halden Krog/AP