New Zealand versus Ireland player evaluations: Third Test

16 July 2022

Rugby Rucker

New Zealand versus Ireland player evaluations as Andy Farrell's men recorded a noteworthy series win against the All Blacks.

The series triumph will stand out forever as Ireland's most noteworthy rugby accomplishment, against a side that tortured them in a completely uneven contention for more than a long time.

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Seven days on from their most memorable triumph over the All Blacks on Kiwi soil, Ireland created a close perfect first half to open up a 22-3 lead through attempts from Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan and Robbie Henshaw.

Three attempts quickly saw New Zealand thunder back after the restart to decrease the unpaid debts to three.

Anyway substitution Rob Herring's score late reestablished Ireland's breathing space.

Look down for the New Zealand versus Ireland player evaluations.

NEW ZEALAND 22 (3)

Attempts: Savea, A.Ioane, Jordan

Cons: Barrett (2)

Pens: Barrett

IRELAND 32 (22)

Attempts: van der Flier, Keenan, Henshaw, Herring

Cons: Sexton (3)

Pens: Sexton

RUCK'S PLAYER OF THE MATCH: TADHG BEIRNE

KEY STATS:

Conveys: Ardie Savea (New Zealand) - 17

Meters acquired: Will Jordan (New Zealand) - 133

Safeguards beaten: Akira Ioane (New Zelaand) - 7

Handles: Josh van der Flier (Ireland) - 20

Handles missed: Bundee Aki (Ireland) - 6

Turnovers won: Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) - 3

New Zealand versus Ireland player evaluations:

New Zealand player evaluations: Jordie Barrett 6, Will Jordan 7, Rieko Ioane 5, David Havili 5, Sevu Reece 6, Beauden Barrett 5, Aaron Smith 7, George Bower 5, Codie Taylor 3, Nepo Laulala 5, Brodie Retallick 6, Samuel Whitelock 6, Akira Ioane 7, Sam Cane (chief) 5, Ardie Savea 8.

Ireland player evaluations:

15. Hugo Keenan - 8

Hugo Keenan had an extremely quiet, settled starts to his test profession. This last month or so has been the primary rough fix of his profession, whenever he's had a minor dunk first in structure.

This evening is the greatest round of his vocation.

He's been completely outstanding and absolutely perfect.