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Published 22:45 26 May 2017 BST
Updated 22:49 26 May 2017 BST
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The 28-year-old was ill in the lead-up to the game and was playing with a strapped calf muscle but he slogged himself through the full 80 as Saints got over the line in thrilling style.
He must now be a live contender for the Lions second row when they face the All Blacks in the Test Series. One would definitely place Lawes ahead of Iain Henderson in the current Test pecking order.
Another player hitting form at the right time is Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny, who kicked fine penalties for Toulon in the Top 14 semi final against La Rochelle. Toulon needed a drop goal in the closing stages to get the job done and reach their fifth final in six seasons.
Halfpenny may well get the red No.15 jersey ahead of Stuart Hogg as he has more defensive and aerial credits in the bank and kicked the Lions to a series win against Australia in 2013. The shame for Toulon is that Halfpenny is now set to miss next weekend's final in order to travel with the Lions, something their fans hope is reversed.
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