Lions Tour 2021: How the British and Irish Lions rated as South Africa won the second Test
The British and Irish Lions and South Africa will meet in a series decider next Saturday after the Springboks won the second Test 27-9 at Cape Town Stadium.
By Graham Bean and Duncan Bech
Published 31st Jul 2021, 23:11 BST
Updated 31st Jul 2021, 23:36 BST
The home side pulled away in the second-half, scoring tries through Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am after the tourists had led 9-6 at half-time.
Here’s how the Lions rated:
1. Mako Vunipola
Misgivings over his scrummaging continue but he was a force in the loose. 6/10 Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie
A much better lineout performance but made little impact around the field. 6/10 Photo: Steve Haag/PA Wire
3. Tadhg Furlong
Harshly penalised for one scrum infringement when he lost his footing because of the pitch. 6/10 Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images
4. Maro Itoje
Super line-out defence and was a menace, but he could not stop the green shirts alone. 7/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
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