Jordan Larmour, donning the No. 15 jersey, showed a commendable performance, staying assured in his acts. Despite a minor mishandling hiccup, his stability remained intact. He gets a 6/10. On the other hand, Winger Calvin Nash demonstrated power in his carries and stability in physical confrontations. Nash nearly almost bagged a try, all thanks to his late tidy contribution of the early half. Cutting him some slack for overdoing his inside steps, Nash delivered a pleasing game earning himself a 7 out of 10.
Robbie Henshaw wearing No. 13, bravely broke through the lines, establishing his battlefield down the cluttered corridors despite a late tackle miss. Henshaw stood out as Ireland’s star performer with a hearty 8. The Connacht native, Bundee Aki sported the No. 12 and made a solid effort to break the gain-line. A ticking-off for a missed tackle on Stafford McDowall, but his diligence led to 10 carries, 12 tackles and overcoming two defenders. Bundee showcased a stellar act, securing a 7 out of 10.
The No. 11, James Lowe had a match to remember. The high work rate reflected in his engaging attacks, offloads and tackle occupying. Some wayward decisions while kicking loses him some brownie points, but Lowe stands tall with a 7 out of 10 ranking. Jack Crowley, in the No. 10, showed a range of performance with his kicking. A tap on the back for superb touch kicking, but a couple of execution mishaps made it a mixed bag overall. Notwithstanding, he managed to tackle the Scottish defence before switching to a full back position, securing a decent 7 rating.
Finally, sporting the No. 9, Jamison Gibson-Park made a standout mark with his 103 passes, first-class covering, and striking box-kicks. Ensuring a high game tempo after the interval, his initiative in the game gets him an 8 out of 10. Andrew Porter donned the No. 1 for the game.
Showing his usual industrious style, he was a force to reckon with at his side of the scrum, resulting in a penalty. His performance was rewarded with a try, demonstrating his greatest attributes of speed and strength while handling the ball. His score: 8.
2 Dan Sheehan
Dan demonstrated his effectiveness in the game in all areas, with impeccable throws, gaining yards (43), winning turnovers, besting his opponents and notching up his fifth tournament try before being substituted in the final quarter. His score: 7.
3 Tadhg Furlong
Tadhg demonstrated the best of his abilities while being omnipresent. He secured a scrum penalty, displayed a high tackle count and was distinctively proficient at muscling through thick of the game better than most in the Irish team. His try was unfortunately ruled out before he was taken off for a HIA. His score: 8.
4 Joe McCarthy
Joe showcased excellent defensive skills with an impressive strip tackle on Zander Fagerson defusing a risky situation. Despite giving away a penalty for being offside and demonstrated strength and agility to outplay a few defenders. He worked relentlessly for his team. His score: 6.
5 Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg showed high work ethic and was frequently used for lineouts. Although he wasn’t as influential in this game, his attitude and perseverance in a messy match did not falter. His score: 6.
6 Peter O’Mahony
Peter excelled in his defensive play with 12 tackles, 10 carries, winning lineout ball, and fighting for every opportunity. He maintained team focus during times of disunity. If this was his final cap, he can look back with pride. His score: 7.
7 Josh van der Flier
Josh showed up as another diligent player whose contribution didn’t match his previous standout performance at Twickenham. He had a few handling mistakes but worked with determination alongside his team. His score: 6.
8 Caelan Doris
Caelan’s performance was somewhat inconsistent. He worked hard but had his share of mistakes. Nonetheless, his agility and understanding of the game set him apart. When the game got challenging, he didn’t back down. His score: 6.
Rewording the original text, it can be said that Finlay Bealham proved his worth by winning a scrum penalty during the game. Rónan Kelleher impressed from the bench, excluding one lineout. The rest of the players mainly focused on defensive play. Garry Ringrose almost scored a try, if only the pass was a little kinder. The overall team performance score was 6.
As for the coach, Andy Farrell, he successfully led Ireland to claim victory in the Six Nations Championship for a second consecutive time. If it weren’t for the lacklustre finish at Twickenham, a second Grand Slam could have been possible. This was an admirable turnaround from the World Cup disappointment, winning four games from a total of five. The coaching performance was thus rated a strong 7.