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Magnificent Mako leads the Christchurch charge

Outstanding: Mako Vunipola
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NICK CAIN’S LIONS RATINGS
1. MAKO VUNIPOLA

Immense work-rate. Top tackler with 11, overshadowed Crusaders props bar one scrum slip-up
RATING 8/10
2. JAMIE GEORGE

Good throwing, strong carries in loose, terrific hands. Making a strong bid for a Test start
RATING 7
3. TADHG FURLONG

A couple of tank-like carries, and did not bend in a front row which won a stack of penalties
RATING 7
4. ALUN-WYN JONES (C)

Buried Matt Todd with a tornado tackle – powerful and unflagging in the trench warfare
RATING 7.5
5. GEORGE KRUIS

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