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Ratings: Timoney and forwards lead the way for Ireland

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Another win for Ireland, but after the recent victories against the All Blacks and South Africa, the 35-17 result against Fiji won't live long in the memory.However, for Jeremy Loughman, Jack Crowley and Cian Prendergast it will be one they will never forget, the trio making their Test debuts in the 18-point victory.While Ireland were comfortable for almost all of the game, their execution was a few notches below their best, and they will need a much better performance next week against an Australia side who will be coming to Dublin looking to bounce back from their shock defeat to Italy.Here's how we rated Andy Farrell's side at the Aviva Stadum...Jimmy O'Brien - 7After last week's memorable debut against the Springboks, the Leinster man showed his versatility by producing a solid, if unspectacular, performance at full-back.

Little he could do about Fiji's first try in a 3v1 situation, but he did snuff out a potential score shortly after. Played an important role for Baloucoune's try, straightening up into contact and bringing the Fijian defence in, allowing space for his winger to score.Rob Baloucoune - 6While he got on the scoresheet, it was a simple finish for Baloucoune, who found himself having to live off scraps for a lot of the game.

Did well when he got the ball, particularly one carry just before the hour mark where he skipped back in off his right wing to find a gap.Robbie Henshaw - N/AThe Leinster centre lasted just three minutes before suffering what looks like being a reoccurrence of his hamstring injury.Stuart McCloskey - 7Got to play the full 80 minutes after last week's arm injury, and while he didn't hit the same heights as he did a week ago, it was a solid outing, leading the team in carries (13) and

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