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ACT Brumbies v British and Irish Lions - player ratings

The Lions suffered their first defeat of the 2013 tour

Jack de Menezes
Tuesday 18 June 2013 22:25 BST
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1. Ryan Grant - 4/10 Really struggled to cope with the unexpected power in the scrum by the Brumbies pack. Failed to set the platform for the Lions which cost them dear.
1. Ryan Grant - 4/10 Really struggled to cope with the unexpected power in the scrum by the Brumbies pack. Failed to set the platform for the Lions which cost them dear.

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The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat on the 2013 tour as they went down 14-12 to Super XV leaders ACT Brumbies in Canberra.

A side that looked a long, long way from the one that will start in Brisbane on Saturday were outclassed and out-muscled, and coach Warren Gatland will be slightly worried what the loss could do to morale in the squad as they prepare for the first Test.

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