Player ratings as Ireland sloppy Ireland scrape past Australia

A host of handling errors and a poor line out meant Ireland made hard work of the Aussies in their Autumn Nations Series game.

All eyes were on Sam Prendergast who had a strong showing overall, but the half back replacements of Craig Casey and Jack Crowley also brought much needed zip to the attack, as they scraped a 22-19 win.

Ireland player ratings:

15. Hugo Keenan - 7

A few errors, but had a lot of excellent involvements throughout the 80 minutes.

14. Mack Hansen - 6

Another quiet performance from the Connacht winger.

13. Robbie Henshaw - 7.5

Such a calming presence, does everything well. World class defensively.

12. Bundee Aki - 6.5

Was relatively error free but did not have his usual impact. Brought off for Garry Ringrose after 55 minutes.

11. James Lowe - 6

Too many costly handling errors from one of Ireland's most dangerous players. Probably his worst performance of 2024.

10. Sam Prendergast - 7.5

Strong showing. Sexton-esque in how he ran the back line in the first half, kicked superbly out of hand, and had a couple of big defensive plays.

Loses a half point for an easy missed conversion and a down period in the second half where the attack stalled before reinforcements came on.

9. Jamison Gibson-Park - 6.5

Kicked well but was not his usual impactful self.

1. Andrew Porter - 7

Solid from Porter who scrummaged well.

2. Rónan Kelleher - 5.5

Always great in tight exchanges but had handling errors and a big part to play in Ireland's malfunctioning line out.

3. Finlay Bealham - 6

Scrummaged well also but had a couple of very costly dropped balls early in the first half.

4. Joe McCarthy - 6.5

Australia pack got the better of Ireland in the opening 40, which will not please Ireland's enforcer.

5. James Ryan - 6

A lot of tackles, but also a lot of errors. He and a few others need a massive rethink on Ireland's line out.

6. Tadhg Beirne - 7

Not his brilliant best but always good for a few important turnovers.

7. Josh van der Flier - 7.5

Arguably Ireland's best player once again. His third try for Ireland this November.

8. Caelan Doris - 7

Not his best game in green but still had the most metres, carries, and tackles for any Irish forward.

Replacements:

16. Gus McCarthy - 6.5

17. Cian Healy - 6.5

18. Tom O'Toole - 6.5

19. Iain Henderson - 6.5

20. Peter O'Mahony - 6.5

21. Craig Casey - 7

22. Jack Crowley - 7

23. Garry Ringrose - 6.5