Ireland 27-22 England PLAYER RATINGS: Who proved he is his team's main man? Which star looked more like his vicious old self? And who changed the game with his passing ability?
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Ireland 27-22 England PLAYER RATINGS: Who proved he is his team's main man? Which star looked more like his vicious old self? And who changed the game with his passing ability?

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Ireland kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a narrow victory over England England kicked off their Six Nations campaign in disappointing fashion on Saturday, losing against Ireland in Dublin as they went down 27-22. Ireland got the better of England as the two sides kicked off their Six Nations campaigns England fell to a 27-22 defeat in Maro Itoje's first game since being appointed captain Ireland, meanwhile, worked for their win and are looking to defend the title they won last year Ireland Hugo Keenan 6 - His place is under pressure for the first time, and he responded with a patchy effort. Bundee Aki put in a sensational display, scoring a remarkable try but also proving to be brave and relentless on the ball Jamison Gibson-Park showed he is Ireland's main man, scoring a brilliant try of his own Ronan Kelleher 6 - Denied a try but performed the nuts and bolts well as Ireland’s line-out was solid under intense pressure. Replacements Dan Sheehan 6 Cian Healy 6 Thomas Clarkson 6 Iain Henderson 6 Jack Conan 7 Jack Crowley 6 If this was a showdown with Itoje for the Lions captaincy, then Caelan Doris held his own England Freddie Steward 6 - Reclaimed England's kick-off with trademark aerial work. Ellis Genge looked more like his vicious old self and prowled the pitch like a caged animal Itoje had a lot on his plate as captain and England's line-out down a jumper, but took everything in his stride Luke Cowan-Dickie 5.5 - His Test career seemed over a year ago, but he was back with Jamie George injured.

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