Ireland player ratings: Hansen and Beirne shine in Six Nations opener against Wales

Andy Farrell's Ireland are off to a winning start in this year's Guinness Six Nations.

In fact, with no injuries to report, it could hardly have gone better for the head coach as his side ran in four tries in a 29-7 win over Wales.

Here's how we rated the Irish players.

Hugo Keenan – 7

Another solid outing from the full-back who looked to get involved in the attack as often as possible. Had a lovely under and out offload to Josh van der Flier that almost resulted in a try in the first half. Lost one ball in the air, which is unusual for the Leinster man.

Andrew Conway – 8

Two tries in seven second-half minutes ended the game as a contest. The first of those was a supremely well taken effort that needed lots of finishing, luckily the Munster wing has the intelligence to know what to do in that situation. Also made 53 metres off five carries and didn't miss a tackle. Kick chase, as usual, was very effective.

Garry Ringrose – 8

Superb reader of the game in defence and attack and rarely takes the wrong option. Provides a perfect foil for Johnny Sexton to bounce off and took what was half chance for his try perfectly, wrapping up a bonus point.

Bundee Aki – 8

Got the opening try by staying out wide to spread the Welsh defence but his carrying in the tight was excellent, constant source of front-foot ball, either taking it from Sexton or directly from the scrum-half. Top carrier in the backs with 16, making 102 metres. Along with Ringrose the midfield duo split 14 tackles evenly. Will be hard dropped next week even if Robbie Henshaw returns to fitness.

Mack Hansen – 9

Ten carries for 152 metres, best on show on his debut. Got involved right from the start and, as flagged in advance, came in off his wing as often as possible. Kicked into