Overview
- Ireland’s fullback debutant Mack Hansen scored three first‑half tries on his return from a foot injury and earned player‑of‑the‑match honors.
- Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird, and Robbie Henshaw added second‑half tries as Ireland closed out a six‑try performance in Dublin.
- The lineout operated at 100% with captain Caelan Doris highlighting the improvement after recent hiccups.
- Andy Farrell praised Hansen’s aerial work and field‑position control, quipping about the winger’s mismatched boots before kickoff.
- Replacement prop Thomas Clarkson left for a Head Injury Assessment after a high tackle by Nick Frost, and Stuart McCloskey exited early with a recurring groin problem.