Here's the player ratings as Ireland defeated Wales in Cardiff
Ireland defeated Wales 22-17 in both countries’ penultimate warm-up clash before the World Cup in Japan next month.
Here, PA looks at how the players rated.
IRELAND
Impressive showing pressed the utility back’s claims for a World Cup spot. 7/10
Threatened whenever on the ball, another to push hard for World Cup inclusion. 7
Solid if uninspiring, though one fumble probably cost Ireland a try. 6
Bullish return to expected and required physicality after humbling performance at Twickenham. 7
His two tries took him equal 10th on Ireland’s record try-scoring list at the age of just 23. 8
Surely inked his way into Ireland’s World Cup 31. 8
Kept the attacking tempo high in a decent overall showing. 7
Physical, aggressive and line-breaking performance that assures he will head to Japan. 8
Very solid showing that will please boss Schmidt no end. 7
Scrummaged well and kept things tidy around the park. 7
Put himself about well enough. 6
Showed his class once again on his return to the side. 7
Indicated his breakdown prowess and must surely be on the plane to Japan. 7
Much improved from last week’s horror-show in the record loss to England at Twickenham. A decent shift. 7
Offered plenty of deft touches to show just how he can add another back-row dimension for this team. 7
A mixed bag from Ireland’s bench as Wales rallied at the death. 6
WALES
Tried his best to spark Wales in the second half but Ireland had done enough. 6/10
Scored a try on his Test debut and should be in the final World Cup squad selection shake-up. 7
Made his first appearance since January and it was hard graft for him. 6
Made a couple of unforced errors and now faces an anxious wait for the World Cup squad announcement. 5
Had little chance to impress on a rare Wales outing. 5
Kicked a penalty during a 40-minute run but his replacement, Rhys Patchell, eclipsed him. 6
Tried hard at the heels of a beaten pack but it was not Wales day. 6
His Test debut only lasted 40 minutes and it proved a tough experience. 5
Had trouble with his lineout throwing early on before making way for Elliot Dee. 5
Found it tough going in the scrums as Ireland dominated. 5
A demanding afternoon opposite a fired-up Ireland pack but he kept going. 6
One of Wales’ most experienced players but the World Cup is likely to prove out of reach. 6
Gave away a try with a reckless pass but he never stopped working. 6
A solid display from the Scarlets openside flanker, who was a tireless contributor. 6
Captained Wales for the first time and was at the heart of his team’s best moments. 7
Fly-half Rhys Patchell delivered a star performance as easily the pick of Wales’ replacements. 8
