British and Irish Lions player ratings: 'Gladiatorial' Maro Itoje powers tourists to series victory despite Andy Farrell's 'mystifying' decision

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26/07/2025 13:40

Our British and Irish Lions player ratings as Andy Farrell's charges sealed the series.

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