Ireland Player Ratings v Argentina
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Ireland Player Ratings v Argentina
Ireland made it three from three in November with a comfortable 53-7 victory over Argentina.
All seven tries from the Ireland pack with Tomas Lavaini's red card effectively ending Argentina's chances.
Andy Farrell's side scored 53 unanswered points in the victory, here is how we rated them out of 10.
15. Hugo Keenan - 6.5
Another solid performance from the Irish fullback who wasn't tested too much by the Argentines. He had one error from a restart where his foot grazed the touchline but was otherwise sharp with ball in hand, his kicking and defensive work.
14. Robert Baloucoune - 6.5
Baloucoune impressed each time he touched the ball, he made good metres in the build-up to Doris' try. He was good defensively and will hopefully see more of him in the future.
13. Garry Ringrose - 7
Awkwardly knocked the ball on from a pass from Henshaw early in the first half but was otherwise strong as he cut off Argentina's attacks and sparked a few of Ireland's. Looks to be getting back to best.
12. Robbie Henshaw - 6
Back from injury and Henshaw produced a strong performance once again. He carried superbly into contact and was strong in defence.
11. James Lowe - 7
His boot was a real asset for Ireland at the back while he had bright moments on attack. Argentina didn't test him too much defensively but he was sound in that department.
10. Joey Carbery - 8.5
Carbery made the most of his opportunity in the starting line up shining both at flyhalf and at fullback. He missed just one shot at goal and ran Ireland's attack well. He kicked nicely out of hand too.
9. Conor Murray - 7
Murray was replaced shortly after half time after a solid outing for Ireland. His passing was swift while his box kicks were accurate. Nothing to flash but it wasn't needed.
1. Andrew Porter - 6.5
Penalised for hinging in the first 20 minutes at scrum time. Made up for that penalty by scoring Ireland's second try of the game as he drove over from close range. Looked to take the upper hand in the scrums in the latter stages of the first half after some struggles and maintained momentum in that area in the second half.
2. Ronan Kelleher - 8
Made good metres in the wider channels once again and was excellent in linking up with the outside backs when needed.
3. Tadhg Furlong - 8
There were some issues at scrum time early on for Ireland but Furlong was found guilty of any penalties. He was blockbuster in all other facets of the game. He landed some massive hits and was thrilling with ball in hand making over 30 metres and completed three offloads.
4. Tadhg Beirne - 8
Beaten by the footwork of Carreras for Argentina's first try after coming into the starting lineup after an injury to Iain Henderson. Only Doris (16) made more tackles in the Green jersey than Beirne (14) while he won a turnover and made 11 carries too.
5. James Ryan - 6
Lasted 39 minutes before he was forced off the pitch thorough injury. The stand-in Ireland captain disrupted the Los Pumas lineout well alongside Beirne. Carried strongly making 15 metres from six carries and defended well.
6. Peter O’Mahony - 7
A late call up to the side after Conan's withdrawal. It was a stock-standard O'Mahony performance with strong ball carries, good contesting at the lineout and over the ball and some slick handling.
7. Josh van der Flier - 8
Van der Flier scored a try in either half of the game, van der Flier took his chances well and continues to grow in his carrying game. He defended well, as per usual, and managed a turnover.
8. Caelan Doris - 8
Rumbled his way over the line with a brutal carry but to be fair all of his carriers were of a high order. He just picked up from where he left off.
Replacements:
Rumbled his way over the line with a brutal carry but to be fair all of his carriers were of a high order. He just picked up from where he left off.
Replacements:
16. Dan Sheehan - 7
Continued the fine work Kelleher did and managed to score his first test try.
17. Cian Healy - 7
Came close to scoring a try not too long after coming on but wouldn't be denied twice. An excellent shift off the bench.
18. Tom O’Toole - 6.5
Put in a good shift on defence and kept Ireland on the front foot.
19. Ryan Baird - 8
Made an excellent break through the Argentine defence. He was a good lineout option and tackled strongly. A really good game after being included in the team before kick off.
20. Nick Timoney - 6
Simply picked up from where van der Flier left off.
21. Craig Casey - 7
Tested the Pumas defence with his snipes while his all round game was sharp.
22. Harry Byrne - 6
Good to see the flyhalf get a nice 30 minute run for Ireland. He kicked well out of hand and shifted the ball on to his centres. One long pass didn't go to hand but otherwise an encouraging shift.
23. Keith Earls - 6
Got on for the final 15 minutes of the game. Made three tackles and two passes.
