Calm and assured in a game that didn't offer him a shop window for his elusive running. Made his impact by patroling the back field with minimum fuss.

The reduced scope of the gameplan left him with a day's work primarily in the air and without the ball and he struggled with that remit.

Had to wait all of 83 minutes to show off his attacking verve. Solid in defence, but Ireland needed more to turn the red tide.

Ireland's best back. The gainlines he makes in wide channels are worth his weight in gold. Brushed off a first-half handling error to back himself to burst through the Welsh 22 and briefly turn the game on its head by setting up Beirne's try.

His attacking bravery and energy with the ball provided a worthwhile x-factor for a short-handed team, but second half was a little loose and Wales profited off errors.

Personified Ireland's steely refocused intent after the early red. Tightened the gameplan up to its necessary basics the reduced playbook suited Ireland, but his impact waned as the energy sapped from his seven-man pack. Removed early after a bang to the head.

Appeared to get more comfortable with his role after the red card and kept Ireland ticking. Box kicks were too often off target and sloppy second half pass played a part in George North's try.

Played the part of the stalwart with big impacts in the tight, including in the lead-up to Beirne's crucial try, the visitors' best moment.

Had his line-out issues early, but contributed to Ireland's 14-man resurgence with his work in the loose before Wales made the numbers count.

Showed his power with a big hit and drive tackle to repel Wales early in the second half. Steadily improving as a front-line tighthead and has given Tadhg Furlong a sizeable hurdle between him and the number three shirt.

Scorer of deserved try as he was shaping up for a big performance on both sides of O'Mahony's red. Wales got to grips with his impact on the breakdown in the second half and that made all the difference.

Introduced in the game after James Ryan's 19th minute injury and relished the opportunity through dynamic breakdown and line-out work. Unfortunate to be caught next to his second row partner for George North's try.

Energy in every contact. Great selfless awareness to avoid reaching for the try-line himself after running a perfect support line behind Henshaw and teeing up Beirne. Justified his selection with no missed tackles.

Typically gallant effort in a war of attrition. Added 17 carries to bring Ireland forward and didn't miss a tackle.