The Lions were brilliant last Saturday but there is still a lot of room for improvement.
Sean O’Brien was immense, as too was Owen Farrell but there was one player in particular that came under intense scrutiny for his performance against the All Blacks.
Mako Vunipola didn’t have the best game of his life, to be frank, he played very poorly in the 24-21 win over New Zealand.
We gave him a 2/10 in our player ratings after the English international gave away four penalties and was yellow carded.
To beat the All Blacks in Auckland the Lions will have to be at their very best and line out with their strongest side and many feel that Vunipola should be replaced by Jack McGrath.
With Mako giving away penalties today, @jackmc100 might get the nod
— Terry (@Teztheterrible) July 1, 2017
Probably Jack McGrath to start with Mako on the bench only one. What do you think?
— Bernard Jackman (@bernardjackman) July 1, 2017
Jack McGrath coming in at loosehead would be the only change i'd make for the Lions ahead of next week.
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) July 1, 2017
Would switch Jack McGrath and Mako and also consider Nowell in for Williams but other than that, would leave rest of 23 as is.
— Colin McBride (@colin_a_mcbride) July 1, 2017
They nearly bottled it but here's to seismic 3rd test – ref didn't bottle the right decision on SBW – jack McGrath should start #Lions2017
— Gavin o'flaherty (@gavinj75) July 1, 2017
He did his best to. Hope we start Jack McGrath next weekend.
— Iain Ross 🏴 (@irh0108) July 2, 2017
Jack McGrath… Paging Jack McGrath… https://t.co/VABSTXijYn
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) July 3, 2017
If McGrath was to be the only change it would mean that Ireland would be well accounted for with five starting players, matching both England and Wales’ representation.
