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Lions v Barbarians: Team ratings

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The British and Irish Lions started their 10-game tour in impressive fashion with a 59-8 win over Barbarians. Here's how the Lions rated: STUART HOGG: Ran some great lines, if only the passes had gone to hand. Quick and a danger in open play. 7/10 ALEX CUTHBERT: Two-try haul underlined why he is favourite to nail down the right-wing spot in the Test team. 7 JONATHAN DAVIES: Part of a dominant Lions midfield, showed good hands and mixed up intelligent play with strong running. 7 JAMIE ROBERTS: Picked up where he left off against South Africa in 2009 by blasting holes in the opposition defence. 8 SEAN MAITLAND: Suffered from a lack of ball, but hinted that he has plenty to offer in attack on this tour. 6 OWEN FARRELL: Excellent place kicking was undermined by his punch on Schalk Brits. Made several errors. 5 MIKE PHILLIPS: The outstanding player on the pitch, he crossed twice and is all but assured of his place in the Test team. 9 MAKO VUNIPOLA: Has been a wrecking ball for Saracens, but failed to have the same impact for the Lions. 6 RICHARD HIBBARD: The line-out functioned well and he was instrumental in the success of the set-piece. 7 ADAM JONES: Instrumental in dismantling the Barbarians' scrum, giving the Lions a crucial platform. 8 RICHIE GRAY: Quick and skilful, showed his comfort on the ball during one phase in the first half. Otherwise quiet. 6 PAUL O'CONNELL: Scorer of the first try of the tour, the 2009 skipper put his hand up for Test selection. 7 DAN LYDIATE: In the thick of the action but needs more game-time after coming back from ankle surgery. 6 JUSTIN TIPURIC: One of 11 new Lions, showed he is a genuine alternative to Sam Warburton at openside. 8 TOBY FALETAU: Immense work-rate, made the hard yards around the breakdown time and again. 8 REPLACEMENTS TOM YOUNGS: First line-out throw was off-target, but then settled. 5 CIAN HEALY: One run showed how destructive he can be. 6 MATT STEVENS: Part of dominant Lions display in the second half. 5 ALUN WYN JONES: Desperate to reclaim his Lions Test place. 5 JAMIE HEASLIP: Faces a fierce battle with Faletau for the No.8 jersey. 5 CONOR MURRAY: Great break led to one of Cuthbert's tries. 6 JONATHAN SEXTON: Replaced Farrell and kicked well. 6 GEORGE NORTH: Strong run set up a try. 5

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