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The Irish Player Ratings From A Hard Fought Win Against Japan

The Irish Player Ratings From A Hard Fought Win Against Japan
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Ireland completed a clean sweep in their three-game summer tour with a second win against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday morning.

Joe Schmidt's side won the game 35-13.

After some clinical play in the first half which saw them score four tries, Ireland took a 28-8 lead into the break. It was a performance which they didn't match in the second half.

Ireland fatigued badly in the second 40 minutes as they often failed to breakthrough some tough Japanese defence. Sean Reidy managed Ireland's only try of the second half.

Andrew Conway - 6 

A solid, but unspectacular display from the Munster back.

Keith Earls - 7

Didn't get the same amount of opportunities as in the previous two games. Still worked hard chasing kicks and managed to beat four defenders.

Garry Ringrose - 7

Grabbed Ireland's first try three minutes into the game with some alert play after a Japanese pass bounced in midfield.

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Luke Marshall - 8

Constant threat to break the line. Beat five defenders, the second most of any Irish player. Used the ball well with some intelligent play.

Jacob Stockdale - 6

A physical performance from the Ulster winger. Worked hard but failed to make any significant breaks.

Paddy Jackson - 8

Kicked impeccably and moved the ball well and intelligently throughout the game.

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Kieran Marmion - 7

Scored Ireland's third try 17 minutes into the game but will have been disappointed the have seen the ball dislodged from his hands with the line gaping after 68 minutes.

Cian Healy - 8

The Leinster front row was excellent during his hour on the pitch. Constantly offered himself up for work.

James Tracy - 6
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The lineout performed well with Tracy on the pitch. Though, the Japanese offered little opposition at the set piece.

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Replaced after 52 minutes by Niall Scannell.

John Ryan - 6

Replaced by Andrew Porter after 62 minutes.

Kieran Treadwell - 6 / James Ryan - 7

Worked hard but failed to make an impact on the game.

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Replaced after 52 minutes by James Ryan.

The substitute was probably Ireland's best player in the second half.

Devin Toner - 7

Worked hard throughout. One of Ireland's top tacklers.

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Rhys Ruddock - 8

The Ireland captain was everywhere in the opening half. Worked hard, carrying 16 times

Scored Ireland's fourth try of the game half an hour into the first half after a scrum inside the Japanese 22.

Josh van der Flier - 7

Good performance from the Leinster back row. One of Ireland's top tacklers.

Good finish for Ireland's second try after some swift back line play found the backrow on the wing.

Jack Conan - 9

Immense performance again from the Leinster man. Along with Keith Earls, he has been the standout performer on this tour.

Ireland's best ball carrier. Carried 16 times for 63 metres and beat six defenders, the most of any Irish player. Also tackled one of Ireland's top tacklers.

Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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