Stuart Lancaster and Joe Schmidt: The iron hands in the velvet gloves

Stuart Lancaster has done a remarkable job reviving English fortunes but can he outfox wily Joe Schmidt? 

They say the characteristics of a team reflect that of its coach, and in the case of Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, there’s more than a ring of truth to that.

I can’t say I know either coach to any degree but nonetheless have been greatly impressed by both. Of the two, Lancaster faced the bigger challenge when handed the reins of the national side.