HUGO KEENAN 8
Solid as a rock on in his first game of the season
ROB BALOUCOUNE 7
Three-time cap dealt well with Tier 1 baptism of fire.
GARRY RINGROSE 7
Not spectacular but crucial to the effort in the midfield skirmishes.
STUART MCCLOSKEY 7
Outstanding start and a shame he suffered 27th minute injury.
MACK HANSEN 8
Difficult start but grew into it. Composed finish for second try.
JOHNNY SEXTON 8
Body on the line time again and pulled off a vital 74th minute penalty.
CONOR MURRAY 7
Historic day for 100 cap veteran and so disappointed to come off injured.
ANDREW PORTER 8
Ultimate test for tighthead turned loosehead. Passed with flying colours.
DAN SHEEHAN 8
Almost capped outstanding all-round effort with a try. Has really stepped up.
TADHG FURLONG 7
Played huge role in strong Irish scrum before an ankle injury before the break.
TADHG BEIRNE 7
Left bloodied but unbowed as Ireland's defensive maul kept the Boks at bay for so long.
JAMES RYAN 8
Recent form franked here, a real lineout threat and a physical threat.
PETER O'MAHONY 7
Ultra commitment as expected in everything he did, especially in defence.
JOSH VAN DER FLIER 9
Performance summed up by his timing to get ball down for Ireland's first try.
CAELAN DORIS 8
Remarkable athleticism to keep the ball alive for his side's killer second.
Replacements
JIMMY O'BRIEN 8
JAMISON GIBSON-PARK 8
FINLAY BEALHAM 8
ROB HERRING 7
KIERAN TREADWELL 7
JACK CONAN 7
CIAN HEALY 7
JOEY CARBERY 7
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