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Lions player ratings - Who will have impressed Gatland?

Jared Payne: Mixed bag. Some sound defensive work but blew a big moment when spilling a pass after Kyle Sinckler had superbly created an opening. 7

Jack Nowell: Still nothing like the dominant presence he was in the regular season. Had hands full defensively again and showed little in attack. 5

Jonathan Joseph: No.13 Test jersey up for up grabs and responded strongly. Scored try and lively throughout though spilled ball with last-gasp chance to win game. 7

Robbie Henshaw: Celebrated birthday yesterday but there was no happy return to the pitch. Defended stoutly but unable to put his mark on the attack. 6

Tommy Seymour: Given runaround by Naholo early on then failed to convert 16th minute try chance when held up. But alert for try after half-time to balance the ledger. 6

Dan Biggar: He might reckon he’s the Lions’ third choice fly-half but boy has he a big heart. Brave and ambitious in equal measure. 8

Rhys Webb: Needed big game to put pressure on Murray and tried hard. Sniping break almost put in Nowell, but later dropped ball when over try line. 7

Joe Marler: Bristled throughout but Lions tight-five unable to impose themselves on the Highlanders. 6

Rory Best: Off early for a head assessment and then subbed off 10 minutes into second half. Not a game he will remember fondly. 6

Kyle Sinckler: Loving being on tour and it was reflected in his performance. His outside break in the first half should be talked about for years. Impressive stuff. 8

Courtney Lawes: Motoring well until ran into Naholo’s elbow as the big Fijian went over for his first half try and everything went fuzzy. Immediately replaced. 6

Iain Henderson: Got better with every passing minute. Influential in Sam Warburton’s try and tireless at the breakdown. 7

James Haskell: Back at his old stomping ground but unable to make much impression against his former Hurricanes’ team mates. 5

Sam Warburton (capt): Toiled through first half, not looking right, but grew in influence and claimed the try which really should have won the game. 7

CJ Stander: A far better player than he showed here. Lions need the CJ of earlier in the season, full of vim and vigour. Not seen that yet. 6

Replacements: Bench provided little impact. Elliot Daly had a chance to be the match winner but his late long-distance penalty fell short. 5

