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Player ratings – second Test: Siya Kolisi is the Boks’ captain marvel

Paul Rees rates the performances of the Lions and South Africa in a brutal second Test
Lions second Test

LIONS

1. MAKO VUNIPOLA
Conceded a couple of penalties and struggled up front with South Africa straighter than the week before.
Rating: 5

2. LUKE COWAN-DICKIE
Wins penalties with his low carrying, but less effective than last week with the Lions’ maul neutralised.
Rating: 5

3. TADHG FURLONG
The tighthead was best of the starting front rowers and the one most likely to start the deciding Test.
Rating: 6

4. MARO ITOJE
With the ball spending so much time in the air, he was less influential than the week before, but stole a lineout and forced a scrum after a lost fivemetre throw.
Rating: 7...

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