Conor Murray was the standout player from an Irish perspective in Saturday evening's win against France at the Aviva.
That is a view also shared by L'Equipe's player ratings for the game.
The Ireland out-half was given a rating of eight by the French paper.
Three others from Joe Schmidt's side, in particular, are selected for praise - Tadhg Furlong, CJ Stander and Johnny Sexton.
Despite concerns regarding his sharpness heading into the game, L'Equipe say Schmidt's decision to start the Leinster out-half was not a risk, adding that his only mistake was a kick which went out on the full in the first half.
Though they highlight that CJ Stander was unable to beat a French defender, the Munster backrow is still given a seven for 'constantly pounding the advantage line'.
Tadhg Furlong also gets a seven for 'efficient ball carrying' and being the main reason for the Irish scrum gaining the upper hand as the game progressed.
Overall, the Irish team gets an average rating of 5.8.
Rob Kearney 4
Keith Earls 6
Garry Ringrose 6
Robbie Henshaw 5
Simon Zebo 5
Conor Murray 8
Johnny Sexton 7
Jamie Heaslip 6
Sean O'Brien 6
CJ Stander 7
Devin Toner 6
Donnacha Ryan 5
Tadhg Furlong 7
Rory Best 5
Jack McGrath 4
To the French team, and backrow Bernard Le Roux especially, the L'Equipe ratings are not so kind. Le Roux gets just a two while fullback Scott Spedding gets a three.
Hooker and captain Guilhem Guirado was the standout player for France, receiving a six.
Cyril Baille 4
Guilhem Guirado 6
Rabah Slimani 5
Sebastien Vahaamahina 4
Yoann Maestri 5
Bernard Le Roux 2
Kevin Gourdon 5
Louis Picamoles 5
Baptiste Serin 4
Camille Lopez 4
Noa Nakaitaci 4
Gael Fikou 4
Remi Lamerat 4
Yoann Huget 4
Scott Spedding 3
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