Should Schmidt rest Johnny against Italy?

Disappointing yes, but not the end of the world.

Losing to England is always hard to take, especially in a game so finally balanced as last Saturday’s affair. Yet this Ireland team is still in a good place as far as championship honours are concerned.

With 10 minutes remaining, South African referee Craig Joubert ignored a few blatant indiscretions from England within metres of their try line with Ireland pressing hard.