Ratings: James Lowe leads the way in routine Ireland win

It's two bonus-point wins from two for Ireland to start their Guinness Six Nations title defence, as they swatted aside Italy 36-0 in a one-sided game at the Aviva Stadium.

It wasn't as emphatic as the 38-17 win away to France a week ago, but in reality it didn't need to be, with three tries in each half seeing them coast to victory, while also leaving plenty of room for improvement.

Here's how we rated Andy Farrell's side.

Hugo Keenan - 8

The full-back departed the game midway through the second half with a leg injury, but he was incredibly lively throughout, particularly on the counter-attack. His quick-tap mark early in the game launched Ireland's first try, while he connected brilliantly with Craig Casey to burst through the middle in the lead-up to Robbie Henshaw's disallowed score. Two clean breaks and eight defenders beaten sums up an impressive attacking game.

Calvin Nash - 7

Through no real fault of his own, Nash found his right wing pretty quiet for large parts, but did come infield at times to log some carries, making 10 in total. The Munster man was rewarded for that patience with a late try, which he took very well, cutting back infield and showing great power to force his way over.

Robbie Henshaw - 7

Got a little too greedy for his disallowed try as he took an extra movement on the ground, but set the tone for Ireland's performance early on with some strong carries. Connected well with Crowley and threw a neat offload in the build-up to Sheehan's first try, but a sloppy pass to Harry Byrne on 58 minutes will have frustrated him, as the out-half tried to play a neat wrap-around.

Stuart McCloskey - 8

The Ulster man was given a big chance to shine when he came in for Bundee Aki, and he took it impressively. His