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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.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

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

The versatile England ace made his third start of the tour at 13 and is growing into his new role but must improve in defence. 6/10

13. Elliot Daly

The versatile England ace made his third start of the tour at 13 and is growing into his new role but must improve in defence. 6/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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A rare scoreless day for the Cardiff wing, who was not at his best but played a key role in the opening try before being withdrawn after 58 minutes. 6/10

14. Josh Adams

A rare scoreless day for the Cardiff wing, who was not at his best but played a key role in the opening try before being withdrawn after 58 minutes. 6/10 Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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The captain produced a professional display and showed great hands for the third try. The Exeter full-back made plenty of metres and led from the front. 7/10

15. Stuart Hogg

The captain produced a professional display and showed great hands for the third try. The Exeter full-back made plenty of metres and led from the front. 7/10 Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images

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Tries for Zander Fagerson, pictured, Louis Rees-Zammit and Sam Simmonds while Alun Wyn Jones completed his remarkable comeback with a 27-minute cameo.

16. The replacements

Tries for Zander Fagerson, pictured, Louis Rees-Zammit and Sam Simmonds while Alun Wyn Jones completed his remarkable comeback with a 27-minute cameo. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

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