The British & Irish Lions team are challenged by a Zulu warrior prior to the second Test match defeat by South Africa in Cape Town. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

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
Saturday, 31st July 2021, 11:36 pm

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

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2. Luke Cowan-Dickie

A much better lineout performance but made little impact around the field. 6/10

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3. Tadhg Furlong

Harshly penalised for one scrum infringement when he lost his footing because of the pitch. 6/10

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4. Maro Itoje

Super line-out defence and was a menace, but he could not stop the green shirts alone. 7/10

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