Plenty for Joe to ponder after worthwhile exercise

Thirteen changes and one positional switch from a side that had just recorded a record win over South Africa marked a bold statement from Joe Schmidt.

Plenty for Joe to ponder after worthwhile exercise

In anticipation that the majority of his matchday squad would be up to speed with the Schmidt way of doing things after three tests and a month spent together on tour last summer, the coach was willing to gamble.

It was up to the players to seize their chance.

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