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Published 21:15 16 Nov 2014 GMT
Updated 10:01 17 Nov 2014 GMT
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Eoin Reddan (8) He's had better games and he's had worse games but today goes down as a success for captain Reddan. His passing from rucks and scrums was almost flawless and he dictated the pace of the game, slowing it and speeding it up as he saw fit.
Dave Kilcoyne (8) One of the best games for him in an Ireland shirt. His first half jinking run was the closest Ireland came to breaking Georgia down before the break. His efforts were duly rewarded in the second half as he scored the first try for Schmidt's side.
Richardt Strauss (7) Similar performance to that of Kilcoyne. The pair of them ground down the Georgians in every area, whether they were running at them, tackling them or scrummaging. From the back of a maul, he patiently timed it before touching down in the corner. He's had better days for Leinster in terms of lineout ball but he's still improving.
Mike Ross (7) Scrummaged well, forcing some penalties from Georgia. Professional performance in the first half. Was replaced early in the second.
Dave Foley (8) Was a monster in the lineout, winning balls for fun and was announced as the official man of the match for his troubles. A very promising debut for the Munster second row. Could slot seamlessly into Paul O'Connell's shoes. No pressure.
Mike McCarthy (7) Flew under the radar for his hour on the pitch. Hard to fault the forwards for the lack of action in the first half and he was his usual workhorse self.
Dominic Ryan (7) Another impressive performance from a debutant. He reacted and tackled well when Georgian players broke from their lineouts. He put forward one surging run after Reddan played him into space.
Tommy O'Donnell (6) He could have gone over in the first half after a powerful carry saw him touch down but replays showed that he had let the ball slip out just before making contact with the grass. Possible lack of concentration in a relatively quiet game but carried well at rucks.
Robbie Diack (7) Put in the kind of strong runs that Irish number 8s have become famous for. Was released well by Gordon D'Arcy before setting off on a charge that saw him stopped at the Georgian 10m line. Tackled well at important times as is to be expected of him at this stage.
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