Ireland ran out winners by 36-14 at the Stade de France in Paris
Scored two tries that highlighted his awesome attacking threat. Untested in the air.Worryingly, his night's work finished early due to a calf injury. Hopefully he's OK for the quarters.Brave and precise in setting up the first two tries. Switched to the wing briefly in the first half.Power running, effective off-loads, big defence. Another big game in a career-defining World Cup.
Didn't look too concerned about a hamstring issue. Had racked up a load of tackles beforehand.So intelligent in his attacking work and the Scots defence had no answer to the Eadestown man.Rewarded for defensive work with Ireland's third try, though at fault for Scotland's first. Stabilised lineout.Inspirational display on his 100th appearance. Bossed the lineout. So close to a thrilling try assist.Grew into the game, especially in the third quarter.
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