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Ireland players, from left, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, James Ryan and Garry Ringrose make their way onto the pitch for the second half of the Gallagher Cup match against New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland players, from left, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, James Ryan and Garry Ringrose make their way onto the pitch for the second half of the Gallagher Cup match against New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland were beaten 26-13 by New Zealand’s All Blacks in Chicago – here’s how the players rated:

Jamie Osborne: There was an important hit on Clarke and also a Keenan-like take of a high ball. Some great kicking from hand and interventions. 7