IRELAND are off and operating within the Six Nations following a commanding win over Wales.
It proved to be a sport of two halves; one wherein Eire ran rampant, and one other wherein they saved their nerve.
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Eire are off and operating within the Six Nations following a commanding win over Wales.
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They set out their stall immediately, as Caelan Doris touched down within the first ten minutes, earlier than subsequent scores from James Ryan and James Lowe.
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Hugo Keenan was named Man of the Match
Ten years on from their final championship win in Cardiff, the Boys in Inexperienced banished these demons with a devastating first-half efficiency.
They set out their stall immediately, as Caelan Doris touched down within the first ten minutes, earlier than subsequent scores from James Ryan and James Lowe.
Wales – sorry within the first-half – rallied within the second-half however, aside from a Liam Williams strive, Eire survived the storm and bagged the bonus level via Josh van der Flier.
Learn on to learn the way SunSport rated as we speak’s performances.
HUGO KEENAN: 8
Snuffed out any prospect of a means again for Wales at 14-0 when he beat Rio Dyer in a race.
MACK HANSEN: 8
Not a lot alternative for the Australian to shine till two excellent offloads to Dan Sheehan within the build-up to the fourth strive.
GARRY RINGROSE: 7
Had one robust carry however his largest contribution was on the defensive aspect with a wonderful deal with on Dan Biggar.
STUART McCLOSKEY: 7
Extremely, his first Six Nations look since his debut towards England seven years in the past. Took his probability with an abrasive show.
JAMES LOWE: 8
Ran greater than three-quarters of the pitch for an intercept strive. After Ringrose took down Biggar, he gained an necessary turnover penalty.
JOHNNY SEXTON: 8
Kicked 5 from 5 off the tee, one wayward kick from his fingers however proved as soon as extra age is only a quantity.
CONOR MURRAY: 7
Fears Eire would possibly battle with out Jamison Gibson-Park have been unfounded with Murray displaying he nonetheless has lots to supply.
ANDREW PORTER: 6
Denied Jac Morgan a strive when he received his physique underneath the ball. His self-discipline may have been higher at instances.
DAN SHEEHAN: 8
His consistency on the lineout meant that it was an actual platform for Eire and he was a dynamic drive across the pitch.
FINLAY BEALHAM: 7
Huge boots to fill with Tadhg Furlong dominated out however the Connacht prop underlined his latest progress on first Six Nations begin.
TADHG BEIRNE: 7
Acquired prolonged therapy from medics earlier than hauling himself off the ground to assist James Ryan over the road for his strive.
JAMES RYAN: 7
Again to his greatest as he delivered a commanding show each within the set-piece and damaged play, scoring his first Eire strive since 2019.
PETER O’MAHONY: 7
No shock to see him as the primary man in to again Ryan up after he was being goaded by Welsh gamers after conceding penalty.
JOSH VAN DER FLIER: 8
He made a significant deal with to dispossess Josh Adams when Wales had momentum and later secured the bonus level.
CAELAN DORIS: 8
Wasted no time in having an influence on this sport, touching down from shut vary after Eire began the sport on the entrance foot.
REPLACEMENTS:
IAIN HENDERSON (for Beirne, 54th minute): 4
BUNDEE AKI (for McCloskey, sixtieth minute): 4
JACK CONAN (for O’Mahony, 61st minute): 5
TOM O’TOOLE (for Bealham, 61st minute): 5
CRAIG CASEY (for Murray, sixty fifth minute): 6
ROSS BYRNE (for Sexton, 69th minute): 6
ROB HERRING (for Sheehan, 74th minute): 5
DAVE KILCOYNE (for Porter, 74th minute): 5
