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Lions player ratings as Hugo Keenan wins the Tour at the death

Published 13:21 26 Jul 2025 BST

Updated 14:48 26 Jul 2025 BST

Colman Stanley
Lions player ratings as Hugo Keenan wins the Tour at the death

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What a game!

The Lions produced their biggest Test comeback after being 17 points down.

Hugo Keenan's last-gasp try gave them a 29-26 win, overcoming a seriously improved Wallabies side.

Andrew Porter - 7.5

Didn't have any outstanding moments, but scrummaged very well and made an whopping 16 tackles in just 54 minutes.

Dan Sheehan - 7.5

Another excellent performance from a man who is in the conversation for player of the tour.

Most importantly, the lineout was on point.

Tadhg Furlong - 7

The man is getting nearer and nearer to his best.

It bodes well for Ireland.

Maro Itoje - 8

A captain's performance.

Made a few crucial turnovers and won a deserved Player of the Match.

Ollie Chessum - 6

Far from his best.

James Ryan was an upgrade on 54 minutes.

Tadhg Beirne - 7

He was the Lions' best player last week, and backed it up with another strong showing.

Tom Curry - 8

A big moments player.

Finished his crucial first-half try brilliantly.

Jack Conan - 7.5

Made the most tackles of anyone on the pitch with 24.

His highlight was his assist for Curry's try.

Jamison Gibson-Park - 7.5

Another man who is in the conversation for player of the tour.

Decision making and execution was at its usual best.

Finn Russell - 7.5

Produced some of his worst kicks out of hand and off the tee.

However, his kicks down the line and were crucial.

James Lowe - 7

Saw very little ball, but was good when it came to him.

Bundee Aki - 7

Showed incredible courage to stay on at the end despite clearly suffering from cramp.

Huw Jones - 7

Finished his try brilliantly.

Maybe the defining moment of the game.

Tommy Freeman - 6

Like Lowe, did well when the ball came out to him.

Hugo Keenan - 7.5

It is underappreciated just how easy he makes fullback play look.

Scored an iconic Lions try.

Replacements:

Rónan Kelleher - 6

Ellis Genge - 6.5

Will Stuart - 7

James Ryan - 7

Jac Morgan - 6.5

Owen Farrell - 6

Blair Kinghorn - 7

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