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15 Jacob Stockdale
The first interventions were positive, but its management from then on was really poor. Two fumbles in quick succession, the second leading to a penalty try and a no-bin Doris. His concentration on defense was deficient and takes away his undoubted class for the future. He has character as evidenced by his attacking abilities when others might have been hiding. Rating: 4
14 Andrew Conway
It was the second game in a row in which he achieved practically nothing in attack capacity and what he had to do defensively was solid. Your team needs you to get more involved in attack capability. Rating: 6
Bundee Aki leads during Ireland’s defeat to France in Paris. Photograph: Franck Fife / Getty / AFP
13 Robbie Henshaw
Brilliant individual attempt, backed by a great change in direction and pace, excellent strength, and in being decisive and singular in focus – he made some excellent readings on defense and invariably topped the win line. Rating: 8
12 Bundee Aki
Excellent charge that gave Ireland so many positive win lines and was the main attacking threat. The poor kicking decision that resulted in the fumble for France’s third attempt. Replaced after 52 minutes by Chris Farrell, presumed to have a head injury / problem. Rating: 7
11 Hugo Keenan
He was excellent for the most part and he never stopped trying or turning his wing to try and add something of value when his team was attacking. He worked hard on defense. Rating: 7
10 Johnny Sexton (captain)
Brilliant grubber kick for Hugo Keenan’s scoring opportunity. He played and chose twice to kick penalty kicks to the corner, but the maul was broken both times. His entry, decision making and the execution of some kicks, it was a little up and down much like the general performance. Rating: 6
9 Conor Murray
It started out brilliantly, but the levels dropped thereafter. He needed to rush faster to get past Gael Fickou in preparation for France’s first attempt. He missed a couple of tackles, gave away a penalty, a nasty pass or two. Irregular. Rating: 5
Cian Healy scored a try before being sent off when he won his 100th game for Ireland. Photograph: James Crombie / Inpho
1 Cyan Healy
A try scorer in his 100th international game, he was a nice decoration. He vomited and suffered a blow to the head in the first 25 minutes and returned at 39 before moving ahead to the fourth quarter. He was missed at the scrum when he left. Rating: 7
2 Rob Herring
The lineout ran smoothly for his 52 minutes and he was fragile after he left. You don’t have to criticize your work rate or your application, but you need to have a more positive contribution on the attacking side of the ledger. Rating: 6
3 Andrew Porter
He won an early scrum penalty and excelled in that facet of the game and his pace of work. He needed to get out faster so as not to allow Fickou the outer channel, although it was not his fault. Good grip for Healy’s try and incorrectly penalized by Barnes in the second half. Rating: 7
4 Tadhg Beirne
He conceded a French 22 penalty from the start, but his work ethic was exemplary. He managed a turnover, but had much less influence in the breakup against a physically large French group. Rating: 6
5 James Ryan
He missed the kickoff but got away with it and from then on was one of the few Irish players to consistently compete physically with the home team on an equal footing. Good grip for Healy’s attempt, prodigious work ethic. Rating: 7
6 Caelan Doris
An excellent initial loss, the yellow card was a knee-jerk reaction and the problem was none of their concern initially. It will be better from experience, but the French backrow won that battle individually and collectively. Rating: 6
7 Will Connors
His usual excellent tackle stats, eight hits, one miss, but found having to defend against France is a different perspective, draining much more energy. He handled it effectively at times and worked hard during his 52 minutes. Rating: 6
CJ Stander was one of Ireland’s best artists in Paris. Photograph: Dave Winter / Inpho
8 CJ Stander
Possibly Ireland’s best player alongside Henshaw, he was typically hard-working and intelligent in his play. He won a couple of penalties in the break and was effective on both sides of the ball. Rating: 8
Replacements
The lineout and scrum, the collective skills, fell apart a bit when some of the starters were retired and despite a bit of energy, they didn’t have much of a chance to rescue an Ireland team that was failing for most of The second half. Rating: 5
Coach
There is nothing wrong with the computer configuration, just too many errors. Pilot error, so to speak. Andy Farrell will be willing to absorb the lessons regarding both individuals and systems. Three victories in the Six Nations is a decent start, way more than the actual losses to England and France were disappointing, but it is only the beginning of a journey. During the next four test matches, you will have the opportunity to examine the way you want to play and the best players to achieve it. Rating: 7
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