Ireland player ratings as lacklustre performance scrapes past Wales

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Tom O'Toole - 7.5

He had a lot to prove in this game and delivered.

The scrum was the best it's been in good while and he won a brilliant turnover with Kelleher in the second half.

Has moved ahead of Jeremy Loughman in the pecking order.

Rónan Kelleher - 8

In a rare start he did all he could.

It's no coincidence the scrum went well with him starting.

He was Ireland's top tackler with 17.

Tadhg Furlong - 6

Part of a strong scrummaging unit.

Still not at his best and you feel that he needs to be used sparingly by club and country.

James Ryan - 6

Failed to put his usual aggressive stamp on the game, but didn't do much wrong.

The second rows deserve credit when the scrum goes well.

Tadhg Beirne - 6.5

After his performance against England, we were hyped for something similar.

Didn't have his usual impact but put in a strong shift.

Jack Conan - 8

Ireland's best player along with Kelleher.

Was unlucky to have a try chalked off in the first half, but got lucky after it looked like his second-half try was a knock-on.

Nick Timoney - 6

Was big opportunity for the Ulsterman but didn't do enough to raise questions over the 7 jersey.

Caelan Doris - 6

Given the standard we hold Ireland's captain to, he had far from his best game.

He usually stacks the stats sheet but didn't today.

Jamison Gibson-Park - 5.5

Had some really poor moments at crucial times, most notably an intercept pass with Ireland pounding the Welsh line.

He's still the focal point of Ireland's attack.

Jack Crowley - 5.5

Didn't do much wrong other than two missed kicks at goal.

Carried well and put in a good defensive shift otherwise.

Jacob Stockdale - 6

Unfortunately he didn't get the ball in space like he would have wanted, and where he thrives.

Had a couple of good moment in the air, which was encouraging.

Stuart McCloskey - 7

Another strong showing among a poor collective performance.

Made an impressive 59 metres.

Garry Ringrose - 6

Did his job, but Ireland could do with trying out another option against Scotland.

Robert Baloucoune - 6

Was at fault for Wales' first try.

He made up for it with a couple of standout moments.

Jamie Osborne - 7

Another solid performance.

Didn't put a foot wrong, and bagged another try.

Replacements:

Tom Stewart - 6

Michael Milne - 6

Tom Clarkson - 6

Joe McCarthy - 7

Josh van der Flier - 7

Nathan Doak - 6

Ciarán Frawley - 6

Tom Farrell - 6