Cian Healy: Strong running, led the Irish pack which dominated New Zealand's forwards at points of the match.

Rory Best: Lost the ball in attack which led to the All Blacks' first points, some sloppy passing but did his job in the line-out.

Tadhg Furlong: A solid game from the Leinster prop who rampaged through the All Blacks defence.

Devin Toner: Recalled to the side and showed great line speed in defence while helping Ireland dominate in the lineout.

James Ryan: Athletic in the loose, made several huge tackles.

Peter O'Mahony: A man-of-the-match performance with a physical display from the Munster flanker with great awareness in defence.

Josh van der Flier: Worked well with CJ Stander in defence and more than willing to run in attack.

CJ Stander: Made a key tackle close to Ireland's line to win a penalty, showed great physicality throughout.

Rob Kearney: Reinstated to the side in place of Jordan Larmour and looked confident under the high ball from the get-go. Had a try chalked off.

Keith Earls: Good strength in attack, took several restarts and very switched on.

Garry Ringrose: Appeared all over the field on the front foot and in support.

Bundee Aki: Much of the pre-match talk was about Aki facing the country of his birth but he did not do much wrong, and was crucial in Ireland's winning try.

Jacob Stockdale: Showed good awareness and speed in defence, scored Ireland's try after a great piece of individual skill in a kick-chase upfield.

Johnny Sexton: Opened the scoring with a penalty, good vision in attack and perfect from the kicking tee.

Kieran Marmion: Struggled with his kicking game but the Connacht scrum-half has now blown away all his doubters.

- Digital Desk