Schmidt: Physicality is determined by will rather than size

“I think physicality sometimes is determined by the will of the person rather than the size.”

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014 - 16:15

Grainne McGuinness

By Grainne McGuinnessand Shaun Cronin

South Africa may be bringing an incredibly physical attacking side to the Aviva on Saturday, but Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is adamant his side are ready to match them.

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