Ireland ratings: Coombes only bright spot on dark night

Despite a promising start, this Ireland XV was soon overwhelmed by a more cohesive Maori All Blacks outfit.

That five of the Irish were making their senior debuts in green was negated by the fact that there were 10 Maori first-timers in Clayton McMillan's panel.

Andy Farrell will have expected more from his senior players, too. With Bundee Aki and Keith Earls on board, Ireland should have been able to deal better with the referee and perhaps settle down some of the new boys in the heat of battle.

Here’s how we rated the players on a tough night in Hamilton.

Jimmy O'Brien – 5

Took an early high ball and started well on his first outing in green but soon faded and some of his loose kicks put Ireland under pressure. Went off injured after an hour.

Jordan Larmour – 5

Tried hard to work something but like the rest of the team was smothered by the speed on the Maori defence. Could have had a try but for the bounce of a ball

James Hume – 5

An early break boded well for the in-form Ulster centre but got too few opportunities and left the field in distress after a hard tackle.

Bundee Aki – 5

Hit everything that moved in the opening phases and took his try well at his old Chiefs' stomping ground, but Farrell will have expected better discipline from one of his more experienced players.

Keith Earls – 5

The Munster man’s wing was targeted by the Maori and they constantly made ground down his flank. Should improve with more game time.

Ciarán Frawley – 4

The Leinster man won’t be happy with his day’s work and couldn’t get to the pace of the game. Not alone but individual errors stood out and his kicking was poor. Has not played much at out-half this season and it told.

Craig Casey – 4

Outplayed by his opposite numbers(s) and aside from one