Ireland player ratings vs Japan

Ireland player ratings vs Japan
1. Cian Healy - 5
 
Conditions tough for the loose head.
 
2. Rory Best - 4
 
 
Slipped up at the line-out at a crucial stage early in second half as Japan piled on pressure.
 
3. Tadgh Furlong - 5
 
Failed to make a greater impact than last week. 
 
4. Iain Henderson - 5
 
Made all his 12 tackles but going forward didn't make too much of an impact.
 
5. James Ryan - 6
 
Was out on his feet at the end, a good effort.
 
6. Peter O'Mahony - 5
 
 
Hauled off, looked very lethargic but did manage to win a turnover for his side.
 
7. Josh van der Flier - 7
 
Line speed was excellent, good in defence.
 
8. CJ Stander - 4
 
Was matched and out-played by the Japanese back row.
 
9. Conor Murray - 5
 
Some nice kicks to put Ireland under pressure but failed to control the tempo of the game. Gave a penalty away right in front of the posts to put Japan 7 ahead with 8 minutes to go.
 
10 - Jack Carty - 7
 
Excellent first half, some great kicks to setup 2 Ireland scores. Taken off early in the second half.
 
11 - Jacob Stockdale - 5
 
A couple of carries but failed to influence the game.
 
12 - Chris Farrell - 6
 
 
Superb effort in defence making 15 tackles and carried strong.
 
13 - Garry Ringrose - 6
 
Took his try well and had a couple of breaks in the first half.
 
14. Keith Earls - 5
 
Superb try saving tackle at the end to help Ireland hold on to a losing bonus point. Never looked dangerous going forward.
 
15. Rob Kearney - 6
 
Got Ireland's first try of the game, a tough and tight finish. Some nice kicks and carries.
 
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16. Sean Cronin - 5
 
17. Dave Kilcoyne - 6
 
18. Andrew Porter - 5
 
19. Tadgh Beirne - 6 
 
20. Rhys Ruddock - 5
 
21. Luke McGrath - 5 
 
22. Joey Carbery - 6 
 
23. Jordan Larmour - 5 

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