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:

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

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

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

. 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

. 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

. 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

. 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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Top-drawer shift from the England forward, who helped himself to a try during a first half where he made 10 out of 10 tackles. 7/10

. Jonny Hill

Top-drawer shift from the England forward, who helped himself to a try during a first half where he made 10 out of 10 tackles. 7/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Denied a score due to an earlier forward pass, but a good outing overall and carried brilliantly in Cape Town. 7/10

. Tadhg Beirne

Denied a score due to an earlier forward pass, but a good outing overall and carried brilliantly in Cape Town. 7/10 Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

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Top-drawer shift from the England forward, who helped himself to a try during a first half where he made 10 out of 10 tackles. 7/10

5. Jonny Hill

Top-drawer shift from the England forward, who helped himself to a try during a first half where he made 10 out of 10 tackles. 7/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Denied a score due to an earlier forward pass, but a good outing overall and carried brilliantly in Cape Town. 7/10

6. Tadhg Beirne

Denied a score due to an earlier forward pass, but a good outing overall and carried brilliantly in Cape Town. 7/10 Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

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Exceptional yet again by the Scot, who made all of his 15 tackles and also carried well in typical fashion to continue his wonderful form. 8/10

7. Hamish Watson

Exceptional yet again by the Scot, who made all of his 15 tackles and also carried well in typical fashion to continue his wonderful form. 8/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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Another try to his tally and carried outstandingly, with 46 metres made from his numerous surges forward. The Ireland international also shone at other end of pitch. 8/10

8. Jack Conan

Another try to his tally and carried outstandingly, with 46 metres made from his numerous surges forward. The Ireland international also shone at other end of pitch. 8/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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