Captain Jonathan Sexton was given the proper send-off in his final Six Nations match with a second Grand Slam and the championship’s all-time point-scoring file.
He limped off with six minutes to go to a standing ovation.
Freddie Steward was despatched off simply earlier than halftime, however Eire could not begin the St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations till the Henshaw and Sheehan transformed tries for 24-9 after greater than an hour.
Sportsmail‘s ADAM HATHAWAY and SHANE MCGRATH rated the gamers.
Freddie Steward was despatched off simply earlier than halftime for his problem on Eire’s Hugo Keenan
Captain Jonathan Sexton was given the proper send-off in his final Six Nations match
England rankings:
By Adam Hathaway
Freddie Steward 4
Respectable earlier than unfortunate purple card for problem on Hugo Keenan the place he had nowhere to go.
Anthony Watson 5
Used his toes couple of occasions and will have achieved with extra ball. Defended nicely.
Henry Slade 6
Rather more concerned than within the earlier 4 matches and used left foot successfully.
Manu Tuilagi 6
Introduced punch to England’s midfield early just like the previous Manu and good line pace.
Henry Arundell 5
Bought arms on ball however received collared by Irish earlier than being changed on the hour.
Owen Farrell (capt) 7
Good kicking recreation from hand put Eire beneath stress and was sparky as normal.
Jack van Poortvliet 5
Some field kicks had been too lengthy and uncontestable and No.9 slot continues to be up within the air.
Owen Farrell’s kicking recreation from hand put Eire beneath stress and he was sparky
Jack Willis’ yellow card mustn’t detract from an immense efficiency, tackled brilliantly
Ellis Genge 7
A ball of pent-up anger, carried arduous and honours even in scrum with Tadhg Furlong.
Jamie George 6
Bought nicely previous double figures in sort out depend and scored late attempt, by no means gave up.
Kyle Sinckler 6
Bought penalised a few occasions however extra concerned with ball in hand. Scrummed nicely.
Maro Itoje 6
Much more seen across the park than not too long ago. Not fairly again however abrasive.
Dave Ribbans 6
In for injured Ollie Chessum and didn’t disappoint along with his physicality and tackling.
Lewis Ludlam 7
Quiet towards the French however bristling right here and dependable as a line out possibility.
Jack Willis 8
Yellow card mustn’t detract from an immense efficiency, tackled brilliantly and very good on floor.
Alex Dombrandt 5
Problem on Johnny Sexton gifted Eire penalty in first half however did share of defending.
Replacements: Jack Walker, Mako Vunipola (for Genge 65, 5), Dan Cole (for Sinckler 68, 5), Nick Isiekwe (for Ribbans 70, 5), Ben Curry (for Willis 53-65, Dombrandt 65 6 ), Alex Mitchell (for Van Poortvliet 70, 5), Marcus Smith, Joe Marchant (for Arundell 59, 5).
Ryan Baird’s vitality on each side of the ball was immense and his talent ranges are phenomenal
Eire:
By Shane McGrath
Hugo Keenan 6
A dreadful Steward sort out ended what had been a near-perfect championship to that time. Participant of the spring.
Mack Hansen 9
Dealt beautifully with the fleeting menace of Arundell, however his worth in assault has soared this spring.
Robbie Henshaw 8
Praised beforehand for his potential to return after an absence at a excessive degree, and proved it right here. Excellent.
Bundee Aki 8
In defence, he relished caring for Tuilagi, and in assault he was a trusty courier. Stays very important.
James Lowe 7
Got here careering out of the defensive position and missed his man in a single nervy interlude, however excessive worth in assault.
Johnny Sexton 8
He took the championship scoring file early, and performed like a person who would tolerate no unhappy ending.
Jamison Gibson-Park 9
This was distinctive from a participant whose significance to the staff now rivals that of Sexton and Furlong.
Andrew Porter 7
Tremendous within the free, however his self-discipline was lax and the scrum had its hardest outing of the marketing campaign.
Robbie Henshaw was praised beforehand for his potential to return after absence at a excessive degree
Dan Sheehan 8
Just a few wayward lineouts, however two tries and talent and footwork that might disgrace many Take a look at centres.
Tadhg Furlong 6
Three dealing with errors inside the primary quarter and a tough day within the scrum betrayed an extended absence.
Ryan Baird 9
His vitality on each side of the ball was immense, and his talent ranges are phenomenal. Terrific efficiency.
James Ryan 7
He’s rock stable, ceaseless within the free and a extremely in a position deputy for Sexton.
Peter O’Mahony 7
A day for canine, and the Munster veteran will get his arms soiled with an eagerness that belies his years.
Josh van der Flier 7
Caelan Doris 7
Not as dynamic as in earlier video games, however within the first half particularly, he was secure and safe.
Replacements: Rob Herring (for Sheehan 70, 5), Cian Healy (for Porter 76, 5), Tom O’Toole (for Furlong 59, 5), Keiran Treadwell (for Baird 74, 5), Jack Conan (for O’Mahony 56,6), Conor Murray (for Gibson-Park 74, 5), Ross Byrne (for Sexton 74, 5), Jimmy O’Brien (for Keenan 40+3, 6).
Scorers:
Eire: Tries: Sheehan (2), Henshaw, Herring; Cons: Sexton (3); Pen: Sexton.
England: Attempt: George; Con: Farrell; Pens: Farrell (3).
Referee: Jaco Peyper (SA) 5.
Att: 51,171.
