It was a nailbiter in Paris, but Ireland were left to rue their poor first half as they fell to a 30-24 defeat against France in Round 2 of the Six Nations.
It was almost a memorable comeback, Ireland getting back to 27-24 inside the final 10 minutes having earlier trailed by 15, but a late Melvyn Jaminet penalty was the insurance score for France as they maintain their 100% record.
Here's how we rated Andy Farrell's side...
Hugo Keenan - 5
As usual the Leinster full-back was assured under the high ball, but his kicking was below his usual standards. His kick out over the dead ball line led to a scrum penalty and three points for France, while there are question marks around both his decision and execution of an up-and-under in the final minute of the game, which ultimately handed back possession to France.
Andrew Conway - 6
Didn't see too much ball, but his penalty concession early in the second half saw France move 15 points clear. Conceded an earlier penalty for an aerial collision which seemed harsh, and overall his kick-chase was executed well.
Garry Ringrose - 7
Both Ringrose and Aki found their impact in attack limited sue to a ferocious French linespeed. On the few occasions Ringrose got space he looked sharp, making 70 metres off eight carries.
Bundee Aki - 6
Aki's carrying last week was ferocious, and France really closed the space on him. It was in defence he did his work though with 10 tackles, missing none, before he departed for Henshaw on 63 minutes.
Mack Hansen - 8
His try exemplified the natural talents he has, as he caught Carbery's restart and powered for the line without breaking stride. But he also showed his rugby IQ with some important defensive reads, with one in particular on Yoram Moefana in the first half. Hard to criticise him for Ntamack's break in the lead up to Dupont's try as Jack Conan should have been covering.
Joey Carbery - 8
If there was one big positive from the game, it's that Carbery can handle the occasion, and fits the current Irish style. Off the tee he was flawless with four out of four, two of which were from right on the touchline. In general play he was composed and linked up play well, while he also showed he can take risks, with a lovely crossfield kick to Andrew Conway in the second half.
Jamison Gibson-Park - 6
Much like last week, it was a mixed bag from the Leinster man. His try was excellently taken as he spotted the French defence asleep around the corner of a ruck, but he struggled at times in the first half with both his kicking and passing range. Conor Murray putting him under pressure, but he might benefit from another start against Italy.
Andrew Porter - 6
Was one of the few Ireland forwards that looked on par with the French physicality in open play, and his fitness means he can go for 70 minutes rather than the 50-odd most front rows are accustomed to. But he struggled at times in the scrum against the sheer heft of Uini Atonio and Paul Willemse, which ultimately led to French points.
Ronan Kelleher - 6
Tough to rate him on just 25 minutes, with injury forcing him off early, but he was hugely physical in defence while he was on the pitch. Conceded a penalty and had a sloppy knock-on.
Tadhg Furlong - 7
His scrum battle with Cyril Baille was a lot more even, and he got around the pitch with seven carries and six tackles. Again showed subtle touches on the ball, and his wonderful pass to Keenan saw Ireland gain the ground that ultimately led to their third try.
Tadhg Beirne - 7
An all action player. Led Ireland in carries and hit double figures in tackles. Claimed a big jackal penalty when Ireland were defending in their 22 midway through the first half, and followed it up soon after by blocking a kick. Even got a 50:22 for himself with a reflex grubber kick to the corner, but Ireland couldn't capitalise on it.
James Ryan - 6
Quiet in possession, but the Ireland captain's hunger for work is admirable. Had to do a lot of dirty work at the ruck against a vicious French pack, and contributed in defence with 11 tackles, missing none.
Caelan Doris - 6
Excellent in defence where he made a team-high 18 tackles without missing any, but never got going in attack, where he conceded three turnovers.
Josh van der Flier - 7
Much like his fellow forwards, he struggled to gain momentum carrying the ball, but 16 tackles shows his effort in defence. His try sees him jump from a six to a seven in the ratings, and it was a clever finish as he broke from the splintering maul, all the while remembering to move ahead of Caelan Doris to avoid being offside.
Jack Conan - 5
Probably the one poor performance Conan has had in more than a year. Got off to a bad start when he allowed Romain Ntamack get outside him to create the line-break for Dupont's try, while his decision making looked off, attempting a take kick later in the first half which handed easy possession back to France.
Replacements:
Dan Sheehan - 8
The youngest player in the Ireland squad, but played like a man possessed in his 55 minutes with seven carries, 11 tackles and two offloads. Overcooked a lineout early after coming on, but his try-saving tackle on Jaminet in the 78th minute would have been talked about for years had Ireland managed to pull off a late comeback.
Iain Henderson - 7
Brought real energy and physicality when he came on after 57 minutes carrying six times and making two offloads, one of which was an absolute beauty to Gibson-Park. It's no surprise that Ireland looked stringer with him on the pitch, and he should start next time out.
Conor Murray - 6
Managed the game reasonably well when Ireland were starting to gain momentum in the final quarter.
Robbie Henshaw - 6
Got through a lot of work in his quarter of an hour, with four tackles and four carries.
Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Peter O'Mahony and Jack Carty not on long enough to rate.
