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Published 13:04 9 Jul 2025 BST
Updated 13:04 9 Jul 2025 BST

It was disjointed at times, with handling errors still too prevalent.
However, the Lions faced a fired up Brumbies side and got the job done, winning 36-24, with some of their best tries so far.
Scrum looked strong once again, but gave away a silly penalty for diving into a ruck while the Lions were attacking deep in the Brumbies 22.
The most telling stat from the Leinster man was his 100% record at the lineout.
We finally saw him make one of his trademark line breaks as well, and he showed brilliant hands at times.
His best performance in any jersey in a long, long time.
Scrummaged well, looked abrasive, and chipped in with 7 tackles.
Another industrious display from the captain.
A towering lineout performance.
Lineout was good, and showed his handling skills with some perfect pull-back passes.
A shoo-in for the test team it looks like.
Has possibly secured a Test spot today.
Was astute at blindside before moving to second row, showing valuable versatility.
Another game where he didn't make the impact he would have liked.
Behind Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier, and Henry Pollock for the Test team.
Wasn't a highlight-reel showing by any means, but he finished the game with the most metres and tackles made of any player on the pitch.
A strong showing, and got vital minutes in what will more than likely be the Test half-back partnership.
Another class performance from the player of the tour so far.
Two misjudged cross-field kicks aside, he was flawless in nearly every department.
Was unlucky to have a try held up in the first half, but scored soon after.
Again, his boot was invaluable.
Had a woeful pass straight into touch when there was plenty of space to attack.
Made some massive carries, but had a relatively quiet second half.
The best performance of any centre this Tour.
Made and scored a superb try and carried brilliantly rather than forcing the play.
Chased kicks well but would have preferred to have seen more ball.
Was caught far too narrow, providing the Brumbies with an easy try just after coming on the pitch.
Had a lovely kick to set up Garry Ringrose for his try.
Rónan Kelleher - 6.5
Andrew Porter - 7
Will Stuart - 6.5
Josh van der Flier - 7
Henry Pollock - 7
Alex Mitchell - 6.5
Mack Hansen - 6.5

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