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Ireland player ratings after 47-5 win over Samoa seals World Cup quarter-final spot

Job done for Ireland as they got the bonus point win they needed to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Seven tries in all for Joe Schmidt's side in a 47-5 win but the major blemish was the loss of Bundee Aki to a red card before half-time that looks spelling the end of the centre's tournament.

Here is how we rated the Ireland team:

JORDAN LARMOUR: The silkiest footwork on display on a fine night and he will be pushing hard for a quarter-final start. 8/10

KEITH EARLS: Razor sharp as always and another very assured showing from the senior Munster wing. 7

ROBBIE HENSHAW: A rusty return after hamstring injury but at least came through unscathed and improved throughout. 6

BUNDEE AKI: A wretched night against his fatherland due to that red card, for which he can have few complaints. 3

Ireland's Bundee Aki leaves the field after receiving a red card (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

JACOB STOCKDALE: Kept himself busy but was unable to cut loose in the way he would have wanted. 7

JOHNNY SEXTON: Ran the show all night and proved once again just how pivotal he is to everything good about Ireland. 9

CONOR MURRAY: One of his best matches in some time and a performance to raise hopes he can peak in the knockout stages. 8

CIAN HEALY: Very solid in both tight and loose and remains hugely dependable for this pack. 8

RORY BEST: Took his try well and led his troops ably on a solid night. 8

TADHG FURLONG: Locked out the scrum and scored a fine try. 8

IAIN HENDERSON: Another solid performance from a real grafter. 7

Ireland's Iain Henderson wins a line out (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

JAMES RYAN: Completely dominated from first to last in another locking masterclass. 9

TADHG BEIRNE: Put himself about very well and impressed. 7

JOSH VAN DER FLIER: Always so accurate in delivering what Joe Schmidt wants. 7

CJ STANDER: Took his try well and is inching back to his best. 7

Ireland's CJ Stander tackled by Samoa's Kane Le'aupepe (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

REPLACEMENTS: Ireland emptied the bench after the break and were still able to keep glossing the score: 8

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