HERE are the Wallabies’ player ratings from their 18-9 win over world No 2 Ireland, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night.

ISRAEL FOLAU — 7.5

Untouchable in the air and the safest pair of hands in the world, but the Wallabies would be wise not to overuse the cross field kick.

It’s a fine line between playing to his strengths and wasting possession, and the Wallabies probably did too much of the latter in Brisbane.

Folau had a try overturned because of some dumb off the ball play from teammate Adam Coleman.

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MARIKA KOROIBETE — 7.5

Koroibete’s brutal shot on Irish No 9 Conor Murray in the early stages from a kick chase set the tone for the Wallabies’ win.

The Australian winger throws the kitchen sink at everything he does, but, as astutely picked up by pundit Drew Mitchell in commentary, some more subtlety, particularly in attack, would add to Koroibete’s game.

Had he stepped off his left foot rather than attempting to run over Irish winger Jacob Stockale he’d have likely scored.

His trysaving tackle, assisted by wing partner Dane Haylett-Petty, was the play of the match.

SAMU KEREVI — 6

Went some way in changing the perception surrounding his defensive deficiencies, but sterner tests lay ahead with Garry Ringrose and Johnny Sexton set to return to the starting side next weekend.

Kerevi wasn’t afforded much space in attack, but flexed his muscle and should be retained.

Kurtley Beale attacks against Ireland in Brisbane. Source: AP

KURTLEY BEALE — 8

Followed the lead set by Koroibete and slammed Murray into the turf with a big shot early in the match.

Beale almost sent Koroibete to the try line in the first half after a lovely break through the middle and pinpoint pass to his outside man.

Midway through the second half he put Folau through a hole with a stunning skip, hop, delay and perfectly timed pass to his fullback to score only for the try to be overturned.

Like Bernard Foley, Beale was guilty of a dodgy kick midway through the first half, which continued Australia’s theme of kicking away possession.

DANE HAYLETT-PETTY — 7.5

Had little room to move on the outside, but everything Haylett-Petty did was clinical.

He took one excellent skyscraper from Murray’s box kick.

Haylett-Petty was also key in holding up Stander over his own tryline to prevent a try.

BERNARD FOLEY — 6

Foley scored Australia’s first try and on the whole his passing was top notch.

But the playmaker’s kicking game let the Irish in at times and he needs to make sure he doesn’t try to manufacture cross field kicks for the sake of it.

WILL GENIA — 7.5

Great composure in the second half as the pressure rose.

Genia’s passing, speed to the ruck and kick to set up a penalty in the 71st minute was fantastic.

His astute pass for Foley’s first try was also important just before halftime.

CALEB TIMU — 5

Played his role in defence and at the lineout, but went missing in action in attack.

You’d have been forgiven for thinking Timu didn’t return in the second half, before being forced from the field for a head injury assessment after 49 minutes.

More is needed from Timu in Melbourne.

MICHAEL HOOPER — 7.5

The Wallabies captain made Irish playmaker Joey Carbery think about running the ball a second time after belting him under the ribs with a bruising tackle.

Hooper’s leadership was instrumental in keeping the Wallabies focused in the second half.

As we saw throughout the World Cup, too, David Pocock’s destruction at the breakdown was made easier by Hooper’s initial tackle.

DAVID POCOCK — 9

Welcome back King David.

In his first Test appearance since the 2016 Spring Tour, Pocock showed his immense impact by making a nuisance of himself at the breakdown.

At times referee Marius van der Westhuizen pinged him for being off his feet, but Pocock won a number of crucial balls at the breakdown.

His try in the 72nd minute made sure the Wallabies would win their first Test of the year.

ADAM COLEMAN — 6

The Wallabies’ hard man did a lot of good throughout the match.

He made a number of stunning hits in defence and was effective across the field and in the set piece.

But his off the ball hit on Irish forward Iain Henderson was as dumb as it gets.

Not only did Henderson not have the ball, but Coleman made everybody see that he’d slammed him into the ground by wrestling with his opponent.

Trailing 9-8 after 60 minutes, the moment of madness could have cost the Wallabies the match.

IZACK RODDA — 5.5

Made little impact across the ground, but Rodda’s work in defence didn’t go unnoticed.

And given the lineout didn’t function as well as it needed to, Rob Simmons will put a lot of pressure on the Reds youngster to retain his spot in the starting side.

SEKOPE KEPU — 6.5

Scrummaged outstandingly and was strong in defence around the ruck.

BRANDON PAENGA-AMOSA — 5

Lots to like about Paenga-Amosa’s workrate and pressure at the breakdown, but his No 1 responsibility — the lineout — struggled.

But given it was his Test debut and up against one of the best defensive lineouts in the world, Paenga-Amosa deserves another crack at the Irish.

SCOTT SIO — 6

Was a part of a strong front row and scrum, but more impact around the ground is needed from Sio.

RESERVES

TOLU LATU — 7

Excellent impact off the bench by Latu.

The Waratah got stuck in, carried well and hit hard in defence.

But given his lack of minutes in 2018, would probably be best served coming off the bench again.

TOM ROBERTSON — 6

One or two effective carries.

A bit like his Waratahs teammate, Jack Dempsey, Robertson’s nimble footwork close to the line means he often gets a few more metres than he should.

TANIEL TUPOU — 8

Note to world: Watch out.

Since bursting on the scene as a teenager, the one concern over Tupou’s game has been his scrummaging but he’s done wonders in that department in 2018.

Tupou won a scrum penalty for the Wallabies late in the match which saw the home side score points immediately.

Taniela Tupou reacts after winning a penalty for the Wallabies. Source: Getty Images

ROB SIMMONS — 6

In limited minutes, Simmons got stuck in and made some impact across the ground.

But his handling error from a Genia flat pass didn’t go unnoticed by Cheika.

LUKHAN TUI — N/A

Limited minutes.

PETE SAMU — 7

On Test debut, Samu came close to winning a breakdown penalty with his first involvement.

In his second involvement, he won the Wallabies a penalty for his excellent strength at the breakdown.

A great little cameo.

NICK PHIPPS — N/A

Came on late for Genia.

REECE HODGE — N/A

Another late replacement, but was effective in his limited minutes.