Ireland player ratings: World’s best Doris and Van der Flier impress again

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Following a 34-20 victory over Italy in their Six Nations Test at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Ireland. 714 Mack Hansen: Not sure how he was awarded the player of the match award, despite some good moments. Carried hard and was very good in the latter stages when Ireland needed a ball carrier to tire Italy out. 86 Caelan Doris: Quieter – albeit effective – at blindside, but Ireland’s best player when he moved to number eight. 7READ MORE: Italy player ratings: Lorenzo Cannone shines in a brave Azzurri performance against Ireland
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