Alun Wyn Jones’ made a stirring comeback and Maro Itoje shone – but too many Lions will feel they let themselves down
Thrilled to make the Test team – at last – on his third Lions tour. Will not recall the second Test with massive pleasure, unfortunately. ★★Looked sharp in the provincial games but had a limited impact in the first two Tests. Not the easiest series in which to be a winger. ★★Finally picked to start in the final Test and had his moments, without being entirely at his best. His decision not to pass to the unmarked Josh Adams was a series-defining moment.
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