Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Francke Horn said they were proud of the heart the team showed on the field against Leinster, however, they admitted that the lack of accuracy was disappointing.
"Looking at the bigger picture, the tour was tough, it was tight, but it was a good opportunity for us to get close as a group."
"Not once were their heads hanging. That speaks a lot about our character and where we are and what we want to represent."
Discussing the Lions' performance against Leinster, Van Rooyen said their work rate and character shown were good.
"Work rate and character were all good and fine. The guys got stuck in out there but accuracy was a bit lacking."
"We created one or two opportunities which we couldn’t capitalise on and there were one or two exits which kept us under pressure. We probably lost the small battles tonight."
"Apart from a coach or two, this was the first time any of us has played at the Aviva Stadium," he added.
"I think as an occasion it was a nice first for us, but I don’t think that was the reason why we couldn’t execute or get playing the way we wanted to."
"We kind of pushed for a bonus point in the last few minutes, instead of playing for territory, we took one or two chances in our own half, which they capitalised on."
Captain Francke Horn said the Lions held their own against Leinster: "On the field, it never felt like we were out of the game or that the occasion was too big for us."
"Like coach said, a few silly errors and one or two moments that we didn’t win when we were in their half."
"They’re a Test-quality team so when they put you under pressure in your half and you try a few things, they will capitalise on that."
"It’s really good lessons for us playing Munster in four weeks’ time, in similar conditions and also a good Test-quality side."