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27th February 2022
04:55pm GMT

Ireland players stand as a message is shown on the big screen condemning the invasion of Ukraine before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match against Italy. (Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile)[/caption]
Michael Lowry - 8
Timed his run well and showed great feet for his try. Again showed his timing to come in support of Sexton for his second try.
Mack Hansen - 6
His kicks were a mix of excellent and loose. Almost got away on a couple of carries. Won his side a handy turnover.
Garry Ringrose - 6
Went off early after his head was cut open. Beat a few defenders with nifty foot-work.
Robbie Henshaw - 6
Not the only Ireland played to get the ball plucked from him at the breakdown. First Test start since last November but looked off his best.
James Lowe - 8
Got turned over, early on, as he found himself isolated. Super aerial take and kick up the left touchline, around 20 minutes in. Nice line break and try assist for Gibson-Park. Grabbed the simplest try of his career, then helped himself to a second in the closing stages.
Joey Carbery - 6
Nice support line saw him grab his second Test try. Struggled to put tempo into Ireland's play. Not helped by teammate's breakdown sloppiness. Did not look happy when he was replaced.
Jamison Gibson-Park - 6
Nice support line saw him get a handy try when Lowe made his break. Repaid the favour to set up Ireland's fifth.
Andrew Porter - 7
As purposeful and aggressive as ever. Got about his business well before going off injured early in the second half.
Dan Sheehan - 6
His lineout darts were on the money. Only had two real chances to get his legs pumping.
Tadhg Furlong - 6
Stuck all his tackles. Could have done better with some clear-outs. Was guilty of botching what would have been a simple try for O'Mahony.
Tadhg Beirne - 7
Made one lovely turnover inside the Irish 22. Then conceded a kickable penalty, soon after. Got over the gainline on a few carries.
Ryan Baird - 6
Stepped up with a great charge-down and bolt for his first Ireland try. Made a couple of strong carries but did not do enough to force his way into the next starting XV.
Peter O'Mahony - 7
Kept the foot down when Italy were reduced to 13 men. Got his first Test try since the 2019 World Cup when he scored in the corner.
Josh van der Flier - 6
Took him all of six minutes to win his first turnover. Gave one back when he was pinged for not releasing. Happened to him again after the break. Spilled forward while attempting an offload to Beirne, near the posts.
Caelan Doris - 7.5
Lovely hands, early on, to help set up that Carbery try. Looks more suited to this role than blindside. With room to roam, he made 89 metres from 12 carries and stuck eight tackles.
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