Mako Vunipola: (7) Appeared late in the tournament after injury and is crucial to England. France 24-17 England: Six Nations player ratings Jonny May and Joe Marler stood out in a pale England display but it was the France No 9, Antoine … England vs Ireland – Six Nations player ratings: Maro Itoje was immense, but who was bullied out of the game at Twickenham? After accusations from the Welsh that his scrummaging was illegal, who should Peyper award the first penalty against? His early concussion in the final hurt him and England. Sporting a huge shiner but seemed to see clearly enough. But clearly a sign of confidence. Just couldn’t get going. 936. Henry Slade: (6) Injury sabotaged early part of the tournament but showed his class in the quarter-final win. England should have behaved with dignity at the end. Should never have been beaten to the ball by Daly for England’s second try. Sweating on place after John Cooney’s useful second half cameo? England 33-19 Wales - PLAYER RATINGS: Ellis Genge stars as hosts end visitors' winning streak. But just what England needed. Quick impact with close-range try but slipped off Ford with poor tackle in defence. Curry's partner in crime will be around for a while. The rest is fine. 5/10, Devin Toner Benefited from Sexton’s drop to score try.

At No 8 Billy Vunipola was a destructive presence and scored England's first ever try. Billy Vunipola: (6) Looked in cruise control for the early part of the tournament and never quite reached his marauding best. Jamie George: (7) England's first-choice hooker had a great tournament in the tight and the loose until the final. Stripped L Williams in tackle and made yards at the scrum to boost selection hopes. England's World Cup dreams came to an end in the final when they were comprehensively, Where it went wrong for England - Dawson column, 'Kolisi and South Africa will inspire a nation'.

Star performer with clever attacking lines and interception before shoulder injury. He's brilliant joining the line in attack but can't tackle and couldn't catch a cold. Well done Tom. We must focus on Welsh rugby and what is required to get to that same level as England in terms of WC finals. 8/10, Tom Curry Huge defensive shift. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together. 5/10, Jacob Stockdale His battle with Lawes brought out the best in him and could easily have started every game. Replacements: Ronan Kelleher (for Herring 61), Dave Kilcoyne (for Healy 25), Andrew Porter (for Furlong 58), Ultan Dillane (for Toner 61), Caelan Doris (for van der Flier 61), John Cooney (for Murray 55), Ross Byrne (for Conway 66), Keith Earls (for Larmour 63). In the end it was too much for this young team, but we should be proud of them. WELL DONE SOUTH AFRICA THE REST OF THE WORLD’S GRATEFUL ! England appeared to target him. Regularly marched backwards at the scrum despite priding himself on anchorage. 7/10, Kyle Sinckler

Wales supporters please stop trolling about how England were thrashed in the final. The final was a different story and he struggled to impose himself and was replaced by Henry Slade. Some great reads. Topped tackle count with 20 hits but conceded red zone penalty on his own line. Who impressed and who went missing as Ireland's Grand Slam dream was ended? Former England fly-half and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Grayson has rated each player's performance in the final and contribution during the World Cup. Elliot Daly 7 - You're 'aving a larf !! His turnover versus New Zealand was crucial in an epic win. Coped with the workload and responsibilities well, but the final performance will hurt him. Curry's partner in crime will be around for a while. Second defeat in 12 Tests as a Welsh international - both coming at Twickenham! Dropped the ball for Ford’s try, mishit two clearances, shanked an easy penalty attempt, told by ref to “calm down”, gave away penalty for 17-0, shanked conversion attempt. Lots more to come from this guy. Could still be in that position in 2023. Last updated on 2 November 20192 November 2019.From the section Rugby Unioncomments936. Classy touches in attack should ease the news of Henry Slade wearing a knee brace. Elliot Daly Curry showed true sportsmanship keeping his medal on. If he stays fit he will be world class. Unforced errors undermined big hits to emphasise void left by Toby Faletau injury. There's no shame at all to any of these players. Superb start, taking a few catches, scoring his try then producing a brilliant kick to corner. Emerged as a reliable front-row technician with the skills of a back to give him the X-factor. Ireland 20-32 England: Player ratings from Six Nations 2019 victory. 7/10, Josh van der Flier Caught flat footed in defence at times despite being Wales' Mr Reliable. Such is rugby. In full wind-up mode. Rarely puts a foot wrong these days and up until his injury was a real threat. Demonstrated running threat in broken play before concerning early knee injury. Fully fit and firing he is an assassin in defence and a menace in attack. England's first-choice hooker had a great tournament in the tight and the loose until the final. REVEALED: The UFC email REJECTING chance to sign Conor McGregor sent to coach John Kavanagh in 2012... four... 'I think they wanted to remove me from his side': Luis Suarez claims his close friendship with Lionel Messi... 'We tried to improve the squad and in some positions we could, in some others we couldn't': Barcelona coach... 'It could be a spiralling effect': Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg says Lewis Hamilton will think about... Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy 'facing two-week lay off' after suffering thigh injury on international... Edinson Cavani has gone from shearing sheep and learning ballet to Manchester United's new No 7... after... Novak Djokovic plays down fitness worries after five-set epic with 'fighter' Stefanos Tsitsipas as he... Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Made the most of the front foot ball he was given. Wales centre Jonathan Davies (right) was a powerful and muscular presence in midfield. Lost his way in the final a little as England struggled for quick ball. 7/10, Jonathan Joseph

Big hits in defence as England suffocated Welsh attack with first-half line speed. Sportsmail's NIK SIMON provides the player ratings from Twickenham, where Tom Curry and Lewis Ludlam shone but Josh Adams struggled.