Ireland ratings: Josh van der Flier shines brightest in superb team performance

Nobody made more successful tackles on Saturday than van der Flier's 16 and he was far too humble in dismissing the way he touched down for that try. A world-class operator
Ireland ratings: Josh van der Flier shines brightest in superb team performance

MAN OF THE MATCH: Josh van der Flier of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Hugo Keenan: 7.5 

Not bad for a first run of the season. The Leinster full-back was his usual unflappable self: solid under the high ball, dependable in the back field and a useful link in the attack.

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