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Gavin Cummiskey rates Joe Schmidt and his team's individual performances in the victory over Australia

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12. Garry Ringrose In 2004 Brian O’Driscoll took a hospital pass from a retreating Peter Stringer against Italy and immediately darted to the left to wrong foot the Italian defence, identifying the only chink in their armour for a try, which was repeated eight years later. Add all the other pieces and a fully formed Test match centre is almost visible. Some great carries and tackles with the Pocock hit on 76 minutes lasting forever. Rating: 8

Replacements The replacement frontrow tore the Wallabies scrum apart. Zebo then Peter O’Mahony then Ultan Dillane all showed why they are good enough to start for Ireland every single game. Their impact proved as valuable as any starter’s contribution. Carbery is such a natural that shifting to fullback was no bother but Kieran Marmion deserves high praise for his defensive display on the right wing. Rating: 8

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 22:47

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