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Player ratings: Aki and Beirne stand out yet again for Ireland

Ireland warmed up for next week's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B game against South Africa with a second bonus-point win in a row as they ran in eight tries to defeat Tonga 59-16 in Nantes.

It's a second big score from Andy Farrell's side, who have now put up 20 tries and 142 points in their two games so far, albeit against the two weakest sides in the pool.

Here's how we rated the Irish players at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Hugo Keenan - 7

Some lovely moments from the full-back at times, as he put his body on the line to set up Mack Hansen's brilliant try, and made one excellent counter-attacking run down the touchline early in the second half, while there was also a terrific 50:22 late in the game. On the downside, he was left tackling air twice in the first half after Charles Piutau sidesteps, which on another day could have been costly.

Mack Hansen - 8

In such a short period of time he's become crucial to how Ireland play. Almost set up a try for Porter when he flicked a pass off the ground, but was unlucky to have just knocked it on beforehand. Took his try wonderfully as he stepped in off the right touchline to dart through. Kickchasing is an underrated element of his game, and he also landed a nice 50:22 early on.

Garry Ringrose - 7

Solid without being spectacular in his 50 minutes. Great support play in the lead-up to Sexton's try, and came close to scoring one himself when he just missed Murray's grubber. A big tackle on Piutau in the opening minutes set the tone.

Bundee Aki - 9

Unlucky to not be picked as Player of the Match last week, but there was no doubt on Saturday evening. Even prior to his two tries he was the best player on the pitch and brought variety to his play with seven passes in addition to his 19

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