Trimble gives Schmidt plenty to think about

Andrew Trimble is hoping being on the same page as head coach Joe Schmidt will help keep him in the Ireland team to face Wales on Saturday, but the wing is not taking anything for granted.

Having been overlooked by Schmidt during the November internationals, Ulster star Trimble made a big impact on his return to the national side last weekend, grabbing his opportunity in the absence of the injured Luke Fitzgerald and Tommy Bowe to score Ireland’s opening try of the 2014 RBS 6 Nations campaign as the men in green recorded a 28-6 victory over Scotland.

Trimble, 29, was making just his third Test appearance since the ill-fated 2012 summer tour to New Zealand and gave Schmidt plenty to think about as he assesses his selection options ahead of the defending champions’ visit to the Aviva Stadium.