Alun Wyn Jones made his return from a dislocated shoulder as a second-half replacement as the British and Irish Lions defeated the Stormers.Alun Wyn Jones made his return from a dislocated shoulder as a second-half replacement as the British and Irish Lions defeated the Stormers.
Alun Wyn Jones made his return from a dislocated shoulder as a second-half replacement as the British and Irish Lions defeated the Stormers.

How the British and Irish Lions rated against the Stormers in their final match before the Test series in South Africa

By George Sessions
Published 17th Jul 2021, 19:48 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2021, 20:00 BST
The British and Irish Lions returned to winning ways with a 49-3 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.

In the final match before the three-game Test series against the Springboks, the Lions ran in seven tries, six of them from forwards.

Here’s how Warren Gatland’s squad rated:

Another solid display from the Scot, who had a 100 per cent success rate from his seven tackles and carried well. 7/10

1. Rory Sutherland

Another solid display from the Scot, who had a 100 per cent success rate from his seven tackles and carried well. 7/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Excellent showing by the Exeter hooker. Unlucky to have an early try disallowed but made up for it before the first half was over with a fine finish. Faultless at lineouts and made plenty of metres during his 49-minute outing. 9/10

2. Luke Cowan-Dickie

Excellent showing by the Exeter hooker. Unlucky to have an early try disallowed but made up for it before the first half was over with a fine finish. Faultless at lineouts and made plenty of metres during his 49-minute outing. 9/10 Photo: Steve Haag/PA Wire

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Made another big impression, especially when he was given possession. A quick break was crucial to the first try and was one of several noteworthy carries by the Leinster man. 8/10

3. Tadhg Furlong

Made another big impression, especially when he was given possession. A quick break was crucial to the first try and was one of several noteworthy carries by the Leinster man. 8/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Even with the shadow of Alun Wyn Jones on the bench, the Ospreys player again made the most of his opportunity. Good work for his maiden Lions try and heavily involved in third score. 7/10

4. Adam Beard

Even with the shadow of Alun Wyn Jones on the bench, the Ospreys player again made the most of his opportunity. Good work for his maiden Lions try and heavily involved in third score. 7/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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