Schmidt’s intensity keeps Henderson switched on

Ireland lock Iain Henderson says that the key to success under Joe Schmidt is the attention to detail which is demanded of every player and member of management.

The 22-year old from Belfast has come up through the Ulster academy and made his mark early in the professional game but he said yesterday that the intensity of the Schmidt operation surprised him when he was first called into the squad.

“Know your detail. It’s all about detail with Joe, make sure everything is nailed off. There’s no point in turning up to training if you don’t know what your plays are.