Ireland player ratings v Scotland

Ireland claimed the Triple Crown with a 26-5 win over Scotland at the Aviva and it was a case of job done as opposed to a celebration of rugby.

Having struggled to break down a stubborn but limited Scotland side they eventually got the bonus point try with the last play of the game.

Here's how we rated the players.

Hugo Keenan – 8

Another fine outing by the incumbent who appears to mature in every game. Pulled off a brilliant try-saving tackle on Stuart Hogg, who couldn't help himself when presented with an extra man in the corner. A try would have brought Scotland within two. Links brilliantly in attack and never found wanting in the last line.

Mack Hansen – 7

It was a quiet showing from the Australian in comparison to his first three caps but was a willing runner throughout and was the busiest of the back three in defence making eight tackles. Highlight was an unlikely offload that came to nothing.

Garry Ringrose – 7

The Leinster centre has a great sense of when to straighten the line and never shirks a tackle. His compsure in midfield is essential to the team. Made eight carries for 71 hard metres.

Bundee Aki – 6

Slow to get going and conceded an early penalty and knocked the ball on. Scottish line speed never allowed the centre to feel his way into the match.

James Lowe – 7

A bull in the backline, Lowe has a unique skillset vital now to Andy Farrell’s Ireland. His offload at the end to set up the bonus-point try was superb and he provided a great out for Ireland when under pressure. Made most yards in the team with 116. Three turnovers not a concern because of the reward when passes comes off.

Johnny Sexton – 7

Kept the attack ticking along and was once again in the front line making three more tackles (11) than the next best