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Michael Scully

Ireland player ratings as van der Flier shines against world champions

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.

Ireland’s Mack Hansen celebrates scoring a try (https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/rugby-union/ireland-v-south-africa-live-28416104)

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.

Ireland's James Ryan (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

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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