Calvin Nash – Second strive in as many video games however, earlier than that late rating, needed to go in search of work with not a lot got here his approach organically. 6
Robbie Henshaw – Pinged on the breakdown within the opening minutes but it surely was a uncommon misstep. For the second week in a row, picked each good traces and choices. 8
Stuart McCloskey – Usually industrious from the Ulster centre who could have shocked some along with his passing. At all times supplied himself in assault and contributed defensively too. 8
James Lowe – Provided an actual bodily edge in his efficiency and now actually does appear to be a whole winger. Rewarded along with his aspect’s fifth strive too. 8
Jack Crowley – Some beautiful touches within the build-up to his personal rating that despatched Eire on their approach and you would inform confidence was coursing by means of his veins. 7
Craig Casey – Obtained 72 minutes to press his declare. Higher after the break however most likely did not do sufficient to upset the established pecking order for Wales in a fortnight. 6
Andrew Porter – Drew loads of focus on the scrum towards France following World Cup quarter-final travails however, one early free-kick apart, had the Italians in reverse gear. 7
Dan Sheehan – Utilized the ending touches to 2 scores, making one look extra simple than the opposite. Italians did not actually compete however line-out was flawless too. 8
Finlay Bealham – The Connacht man once more was coming into the aspect instead of Tadhg Furlong and continues to impress at scrum time when deputising for his illustrious colleague. 7
Joe McCarthy – After his star flip every week in the past, McCarthy was once more in damaging kind with the towering lock offering a near-constant thorn within the Italian aspect. 8
James Ryan – Restored to the beginning line-up, the Leinster lock was busy if a bit understated throughout his hour lengthy stint earlier than making approach for Henderson. 6
Ryan Baird – Obtained up effectively to disrupt the Italians out of contact and displayed his uncommon mix of tempo and energy with one gallop up the sphere. 7
Caelan Doris – The stand-in skipper had some eye-catching moments, particularly near the gain-line with ball in hand. Nonetheless appears to be like extra impactful at eight. 7
Jack Conan – Onerous man to cease in shut quarters and completed effectively for his aspect’s third strive simply earlier than half-time. Loved what’s turning into a uncommon begin. 8
Replacements: Whereas the sport was over by the point they entered, arrival of the bench coincided with a scrappy interval and a few ill-discipline. 6
Andy Farrell: His Eire have not at all times appeared fluid with so many adjustments however clearly learn the room effectively and picked a staff with greater than sufficient to do the job. 7