Sean Fitzpatrick's All Blacks ratings after British & Irish Lions draw

The British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand ended all square after a brutal 15-15 draw in Auckland.

New Zealand were within touching distance of a 12th series win over the Lions until the boot of Owen Farrell levelled a gripping third Test with two minutes remaining.

The stalemate ensured the Test series ended 1-1, the first drawn series since the 1955 tour of South Africa.

The All Blacks managed to extend their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 40 games, but how did they get on? Former Kiwi captain Sean Fitzpatrick has offers his verdict...

Highlights of New Zealand against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park in the third Test.

15. Jordie Barrett - 9

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He played very well on his first Test start. The way he create Laumape's try was quite outstanding. This kid has got a really bright future.

14. Israel Dagg - 6

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He played much better than he did in the second Test. Going forward he should play at 14 as opposed to full-back.

13. Anton Lienert-Brown - 9

This guy is going to be world-class. His solid performance underlined that he is one of the best outside-centres New Zealand possess at the moment.

12. Ngani Laumape - 7

There was talk of Malakai Fekitoa replacing the suspended Sonny Bill Williams but Laumape got the nod and did his job well. He was in the right place at the right time to score New Zealand's first try.

11. Julian Savea - 7

He was brought back into the Test team and was used a lot, coming off the wing and getting into the game. He stuck his hand up and made a real impact, especially in the first 20 minutes, but his spurned try-scoring opportunity lingers in the memory.

10. Beauden Barrett - 9

Beaudy was back to his best. Missing that first kick probably didn't do his confidence any good but he didn't let that affect his performance. He took the ball to the gain-line well and created plenty of opportunities, particularly in the opening quarter.

9. Aaron Smith - 7

By his standards he had a relatively quiet game. It was faultless but didn't set the world alight.

1. Joe Moody - 7

Moody played very well around the park and contributed to a solid performance from the New Zealand from three.

2. Codie Taylor - 8

Codie Taylor is getting better with every game. He is mastering his technique at set pieces and has become a valuable asset for this All Blacks side.

3. Owen Franks - 7

Franks played his part in another high-quality scrummaging display which withstood the pressure the Lions tried to exert.

4. Brodie Retallick - 7

Played well without having the usual eye-catching impact we've seen in the first two Tests.

5. Sam Whitelock - 7

Along with Rettallick, came under a bit of pressure at the lineout. That will be an area of concern for the All Blacks ahead of the Rugby Championship.

6. Jerome Kaino - 6

Kaino played well but the yellow card is an obvious negative against his performance.

7. Sam Cane - 6

I didn't see much of Sam Cane in the game, it appeared to pass him by.

8. Kieran Read - 7

He took a bit of a knock early on and didn't have the same impact he had previously. The way he handled his 100th Test on such an occasion was phenomenal though.

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