Ireland warmed up for next week's visit of New Zealand in style, running in nine tries in a 60-5 win against Japan at the Aviva Stadium.
While the standard of opposition left a lot to be desired, Ireland were clinical in the first 50 minutes as they executed a gameplan rich in trust and understanding.
Their unstructured attack was fluid, with Andy Farrell's mobile forward pack looking comfortable to play off instinct, while Johnny Sexton dictated the backline on his 100th Test cap.
Here is how we rated the performances:
Hugo Keenan - 8
In Keenan's first season of international rugby he gained a reputation as a man who just didn't make mistakes. Now the 25-year-old is starting to show us more. His timing of distribution has come on a lot in the last few months, evident in his pass to set up Andrew Conway's second try. His 50:22 in the second half gave Ireland the platform for Sexton's try.
Andrew Conway - 9
The Munster wing didn't quite look himself last season but will be delighted with his impact today. His finishing was lethal as he crossed for a hat-trick, particularly his first of the day when he judged Jamison Gibson-Park's grubber to perfection. Reliable as ever when the ball is in the sky.
Garry Ringrose - 7
Looked comfortable in the centre alongside Aki and deservedly got his try in the second half. A clever pick-and-go also set up Gibson-Park's first-half score, while he levelled Timothy Lafaele with an excellent defensive read.
Bundee Aki - 8
Looks high on confidence from his Lions experience. Carried with power, but crucially also knew when not to carry. Showed his smarts in both unstructured and structured play with his fingerprints on Ireland's first three tries, and deservedly crossed the try himself after the break.
James Lowe - 8
Exactly the performance he'll have wanted on his return to the Irish team. One of Ireland's liveliest performers in the opening 20 minutes when the game was still in the balance, he took his try well before a clever offload kept the ball alive in the build up to that wonderful Conway score. Constantly popped up infield looking for work. The defensive questions were never put to him.
Johnny Sexton - 8
Showed why he's still Ireland's beating heart, even at 36-years-old. Dictated Ireland's attack and continuously brought others into the game. Steamrolled his way over for his second-half try and kicked well off the tee.
Jamison Gibson-Park - 8
Had the luxury of operating behind a dominant forwards pack, but had the wherewithal to make the most of it. Brought real energy to Ireland's attack and was constantly looking to offer support, deservedly getting his try when he popped up on Ringrose's shoulder. In pole position to start next week.
Andrew Porter - 7
Still in the early days of his conversion to loosehead and a scrum penalty in the opening half blots the copybook. He was outstanding in open play, and can be one of the best in the world in time.
Ronan Kelleher - 7
Will be hard to budge him from the number 2 shirt when the All Blacks come calling next week. His throwing was relatively clean, while he brought big physicality around the park.
Tadhg Furlong - 8
Another beastly performance from the best tighthead in the world. Would have scored a nine had he not spilled the ball in the lead up to a potential first half try. Dominated Japan physically and his ball-handling skills make him a threat both in the tight and loose.
James Ryan - 7
On a day when lots of players got to do the glamorous work, Ryan knuckled down and did the dirty stuff. Claimed a brilliant lineout under pressure at the tail which created space for Sexton to attack the blindside and score.
Tadhg Beirne - 8
Brings a mobility to both the Ireland and Munster pack whenever he takes to the pitch. Brilliant handling kept the ball alive for Conway's opening try, and continued to be a pest on defensive lineouts.
Caelan Doris - 8
Double digits in both tackles and carrier, Doris looks back to the player he was 12 months ago before his concussion layoff.
Josh van der Flier - 7
Similar to James Ryan, Van der Flier found himself doing the dirty work which allowed his teammates flourish. Emptied himself in his 51 minutes on the pitch.
Jack Conan - 9
Producing the goods week on week. In a game where Sexton was excellent on his 100th appearance and Conway scored a hat-trick, it says a lot that Conan was the Man of the Match. Carried relentlessly with nearly 100 metres off 15 runs, he was constantly an option for offloads. A complete performance.
Replacements:
Dan Sheehan - 8
Will be delighted with his debut, carrying five times and making nine tackles in just 25 minutes on the pitch.
Cian Healy - 7
Porter's move into the loosehead role has seen Healy become an impact sub this season, and he continues to make that impact. 34-years-old but capable of going for a few more seasons.
Finlay Bealham - 7
Very active defensively in his 25 minute shift. Potentially the big winner from Andrew Porter's switch to loosehead. Currently ahead of Tom O'Toole in the pecking order.
Iain Henderson - 8
Brought big energy off the bench as he looked to prove a point, but it's hard to see him displacing Ryan or Beirne by next week.
Peter O'Mahony - 7
Looked like a man determined to make a point when he came on during the second half, but the concession of a couple of penalties will disappoint.
Conor Murray - 7
The pace of Ireland's attack dropped when he replaced Gibson-Park, but the game had become fragmented by that stage with so many changes and the result beyond doubt. A neat grubber kick set up Conway's hat-trick.
Joey Carbery - 7
Had 19 minutes on the pitch in place of Sexton and looked solid if not spectacular. Took one aggressive penalty kick to the corner, something he hasn't been doing for Munster this season.
Keith Earls - 6
Replaced Bundee Aki in the centre for the final 12 minutes but had little opportunity to impress.
