Best: Joe an attitude adjuster

Joe Schmidt’s "ruthless" selection policy has forced Ireland to shed mental weaknesses that were costing victories, according to Rory Best.

Best: Joe an attitude adjuster

Hooker Best admitted Ireland may well have failed to close out Saturday’s 26-23 victory over Australia in previous campaigns.

The Ulster front-row conceded Ireland suffered ā€œmental switch-offsā€ in a 32-15 defeat to Australia and the last-gasp 24-22 All Blacks loss in November 2013.

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