Following the Lions' loss to Australia in the second Test, we assess how the players fared.
Saturday 29 June 2013 15:02, UK
The British and Irish Lions fell agonisingly short in Melbourne as Australia recorded a 16-15 victory in the second Test.
The Lions full-back can't be blamed for missing a last-minute penalty which was outside his range. He was solid under the high ball, scored all 15 points for the Lions and made one try-saving tackle on Israel Folau. 7
He was forced to live off scraps on his return to the side, making just four carries. He defended stoically, however the Lions will need to look at a way to utilise his attacking potential. 6
Desperately tried to find a way through the Wallabies defence with a few tricks but was well-marshalled. He was immense in defence, with some huge hits, and only Vunipola made more tackles. 7
It just didn't happen for the Wales centre as he struggled to make in-roads in attack. A poor attempted grubber summed up his night, while he missed the crucial tackle on Adam Ashley-Cooper. His place must be under threat from Jamie Roberts and Manu Tuilagi. 5
Like wing colleague Bowe, North was forced to go hunting the ball. He showed a few bright moments, including an eye-catching run while carrying Folau and he made a couple of timely interventions. 6
The Irishman did everything he could to get the Lions going forward and he ended the match as the top carrier. He also used the up and under to good effect and didn't miss a tackle. 8
Brought into the the side to speed up the game, he did what he could but was replaced as the Lions attempted to up the physicality. He did little wrong in his battle with Will Genia but he could struggle to keep his place. 6
I could write a thesis on his display. Four penalties at scrum time will stand out in people's minds, however he rallied well and won a couple back. He was also the top tackler, carried more than anyone else and gave his all until the final whistle. 6
The England hooker failed to match the same levels as the first Test. He was not as dynamic in the loose and had a couple of wobbles at the lineout. He did make eight tackles before injury ended his involvement. 6
The cornerstone of the Lions scrum, Jones attempted to hold things together and played his part in the front-row revival. Had nothing left in the tank when he was replaced in the second half. 6
With Paul O'Connell missing, the responsibility of leading the pack fell to Jones and he cannot be faulted for his work ethic. Tackled himself to a standstill but lacked the same impact with the ball in hand. 6
He had some pretty big boots to fill and he didn't let the Lions down. Like O'Driscoll, he weighed in with 14 tackles, while he was solid in the line. He also did his part to disrupt the Wallabies throw. 7
The Wales flanker was brought in to shut down Genia and he certainly kept him under wraps for long periods. He kept the Wallabies from attacking around the fringes at the breakdown and was a nuisance on the deck. 7
The injury to Warburton will be a worry for the Lions after a captain's performance from the openside. His work at the breakdown was superb as he was able to slow Australian ball while he tackled superbly. 8
Wasn't able to get over the gainline anywhere near as much as the Lions would have liked. He made one scrambling save at the scrum and was a useful option in the lineout, though. 6
