Player ratings as Ireland book place in quarter-finals

Ireland looked back to their ruthless, clinical best in a dominant 47-5 win over Samoa in Fukuoka. Despite losing Bundee Aki to a red card in the first half, Ireland ran out comfortable winners on the back of a massive display by the pack and half backs on a night when uncertainty swirled over the Japan vs Scotland game.

Ireland had a job to do to guarantee qualification - win with a bonus point - and they had it wrapped up inside the first half despite the red card to Aki. Schmidt will be sweating on Aki’s possible ban and waiting to see if Typhoon Hagibis decides who Ireland play in the quarter-finals.