All Blacks player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the Lions

All Blacks player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the Lions

We want your take on how each of the All Blacks performed against the Lions.

Rennie relieved to survive the heat in Jozi

Head coach Dave Rennie admitted his All Blacks players were made to sweat by a spirited Lions outfit before edging a thrilling 41-35 win at Ellis Park on Tuesday night. New Zealand trailed at the break 21-17 and were again under pressure early in the second half, only to rally and complete a clean sweep of South Africa’s URC clubs in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour.  “The Lions got off to a flyer at the start of both halves,” Rennie said after…

All Blacks player ratings: Bench saves Dave Rennie from 'embarrassment' as stark Richie Mo'unga contrast evident against Lions

Following the All Blacks' 41-35 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park, here is how we rated Dave Rennie's charges in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour match.

All Blacks player ratings vs Lions: Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

All Blacks player ratings from their hard-fought win over the Lions in the final club fixture before three more Tests against the Springboks on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. A much-changed All Blacks side were pushed all the way by the Lions at Ellis Park, the same venue where they claimed a 33-16 victory over the Springboks on Saturday. The Lions …

All Blacks player ratings vs Lions | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026

While it wasn't a picture perfect team performance, there were some standouts in black, as the bench provided Rennie's men with sensational impact.