Should Schmidt rest Johnny against Italy?

Disappointing yes, but not the end of the world.

Should Schmidt rest Johnny against Italy?

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.

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