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All Blacks vs. British & Irish Lions: How tourists rated in second Test

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Gatland's Sexton-Farrell gamble pays off (1:59)

Tom May looks at how Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell combined in the Lions' second test win. (1:59)

The British & Irish Lions ensured they will travel back to Auckland with the series against the All Blacks up for grabs following their 24-21 win in Wellington.

It was New Zealand's first home defeat since 2009. Here's how those in red rated.

Liam Williams 6.5/10

Had a torrid time of it under the high ball early but recovered to turn in a solid performance. Threw the final pass for Faletau's try.

Anthony Watson 7

His busy feet caught a few up in the slippery conditions, before he enjoyed the best run of the night down the right touchline. That got Lions on front foot, leading to Faletau try.

Jonathan Davies 6.5

Just like his opposite number Anton Lienert-Brown, saw little ball. But he was involved late on, and remains a quality outside centre.

Owen Farrell 8

Kicked superbly from the tee, albeit for one conversion, was solid defensively and passed accurately. Right call to move him to 12.

Elliot Daly 5.5

Chased hard but saw next to no ball and then got a hard bounce on what looked like a promising long kick.

Johnny Sexton 6.5

His passing game was sound, but he was easy metres for Naholo in midfield. The combination proved the right call he didn't let Gatland down.

Conor Murray 7.5

Box kick was sound as usual, service solid and then darted in for a try from close range. The five-pointer saw him edge out Smith in scrum-half battle.

Mako Vunipola 4

One nice charge early on but gave away too many penalties and was under pressure at scrum time before Sonny Bill Williams dismissal forced reshuffle. Two lazy hits on Beauden Barrett earned him a yellow, rightfully so.

Jamie George 5.5

Had a couple of poor lineout throws in the first half, and was largely quiet until one excellent charge in lead-up to Murray try.

Tadhg Furlong 5

Good early charge but was otherwise quiet.

Maro Itoje 8

A quality game, which must beg the question why he didn't start last week. Carried bravely, was a lineout target and made a nuisance of himself on All Blacks' mauls. Topped the tackle count with 14.

Alun Wyn Jones 6.5

Far more physical than first Test, produced a couple of big hits in the first half.

Sam Warburton 7

Made an important 10 tackles but had no impact on the carry. Tried to get himself on the ball, and proved the right call bringing him in for Peter O'Mahony.

Sean O'Brien 8

Got through an absolute truckload of work yet again, trumping Cane after losing out last week. Twelve tackles, nine runs -- a great outing.

Talupe Faletau 7.5

Had barely been sighted before he found himself with only Dagg to beat on left touchline. Got body position right and slid over. Also made 13 tackles.