Six Nations: Ireland Player Ratings

Gavin Cummiskey gives his verdict on the Irish performances from the 19-9 victory over France

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Garry Ringrose - Saved five points when dislodging the ball from Yoann Huget’s hands with a torpedo tackle. Whether he noticed Jared Payne’s return to the Ulster squad or is just going to improve in every Test match he starts, what’s clear is the Kiwi recruited to replace Brian O’Driscoll is unable to make the sort of midfield yardage of this gifted 21-year-old. Tiny defensive errors are glaring because of his unlimited potential. Rating: 8 (Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Tadhg Furlong - Forget hurling or even Gordon D’Arcy, Wexford is tighthead country. Adds Yoann Maestri to the Brodie Retallick et al list of hulking locks that his fend has put on their arses. A constant ball-carrying weapon now, a scrummager of serious weight and so vital in securing that split second possession on the ground – Leinster should hire someone to search all dwellings in the Campile area for similar specimens. Rating: 8 (Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho)

Seán O'Brien - The French had to roll his neck to drag him off their ball which resulted in a penalty and the same result as a turnover. O’Brien, with this showing, has returned to the epic standards of New Zealand in November. Keep him fit and he can go up another level in Cardiff against Tipuric and Warburton. Turned over on the floor by Eddy Ben Arous just before Peter O’Mahony came in. Rating: 8 (Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images )

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 20:01

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