Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout

Ireland eased into the World Cup with a routine victory over Romania during which they ran in 12 tries.

The 82-8 win was Ireland's biggest ever World Cup score and margin of victory.

Here's how we rated the players.

Hugo Keenan – 7

The full-back saw lots of action, with Romania not shy about putting boot to ball. Kicked one out on the full in the first half but was his usual reliable self. Simply outnumbered for Gabriel Rupanu's try and carried well all day. Good strength for his try.

Keith Earls – 6

Came off his wing eager for work and was unlucky on a couple of occasions when the ball just wouldn’t stick with a try chance on. Beat four defenders over the day. Was shepherded out of the way for the Romania try.

Garry Ringrose – 7

Solid shift by the centre, who made a couple of clean breaks for his 99 metres. Lost the ball forward softly in contact at one point in the second half. Not tested defensively as Ireland enjoyed 69% possession.

Bundee Aki – 8

Best player on display and a constant threat with ball in hand as he carried over the gainline 12 times and made three offloads. Took his two tries well and didn’t tire over a full shift in 35C heat.

James Lowe – 7

Buzzed around without ever getting close to his free-flowing best, while making 137m with ball in hand and beating five defenders. On the end of a lot of Romanian kicks and generally returned well.

Johnny Sexton – 7.5

Just what the doctor ordered after six months out. Scored two well-taken tries and kicked seven conversions. Now Ireland’s top RWC scorer with 102 and just nine off Ronan O’Gara’s all-time points record. Some concern after Jason Tomane’s knee landed on his wrist but declared himself "good" after his 66-minute outing.

Jamison Gibson-Park – 7

Kept the