The British and Irish Lions faced a tough challenge in their third Test against Australia in Sydney, ultimately falling 22-12 at Accor Stadium. Despite their series win, the Lions couldn't secure a 3-0 sweep, a feat not achieved in over 50 years. Here’s how each player performed in this intense encounter:

Player Ratings:

• Andrew Porter, prop RATING: 6 Struggled against Taniela Tupou in the scrums and found it hard to maintain composure.

• Dan Sheehan, hooker RATING: 7 Made significant ground in open play, though the lineout posed challenges.

• Tadhg Furlong, prop RATING: 6 Solid in defense but less effective post-weather delay.

• Maro Itoje, lock RATING: 7 Promising start before a head injury curtailed his game.

• James Ryan, lock RATING: 6 Lacked the desired physical impact against a robust Australian pack.

• Tadhg Beirne, flanker RATING: 6.5 Consistent but not as dominant as in previous tests.

• Tom Curry, flanker RATING: 7 Key penalties and crucial tackles, though distracted by off-the-ball incidents.

• Jack Conan, No. 8 RATING: 7.6 Found it challenging to break through, unlike in earlier games.

• Jamison Gibson-Park, scrum-half RATING: 8 Controlled the game well under difficult conditions and made a crucial defensive play.

• Finn Russell, fly-half RATING: 6 Struggled with handling and over-complication in plays.

• Bundee Aki, inside centre RATING: 6.5 Appeared sluggish and struggled against the Australian centers.

• Huw Jones, outside centre RATING: 7 Quiet but efficient, overshadowed by the opposition.

• Blair Kinghorn, left wing RATING: 8 Lively and safe, though out of his preferred position.

• Tommy Freeman, right wing RATING: 7 Strong early runs but left the game due to a head injury.

• Hugo Keenan, fullback RATING: 8 Composed and reliable under pressure.

Replacements:

• Ellis Genge: 8 Physical and impactful against Tupou.
• Will Stuart: 7.5 Scored a try and showed solid performance.
• Ollie Chessum: 8 Handled early entry well.
• Jac Morgan: 9 Made a significant impact off the bench.

This match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of rugby, with weather delays and injuries adding to the drama. Despite the loss, the Lions showed moments of brilliance, setting the stage for future encounters.