Joe Schmidt: Ireland must control 6 Nations destiny

Joe Schmidt has warned his players not to get distracted by all the hullaballoo surrounding Ireland as they take their ongoing bid for an RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam to Cardiff tomorrow.

Joe Schmidt: Ireland must control 6 Nations destiny
Fri, 13 Mar, 2015 - 00:00
Simon Lewis

Schmidt has guided the national side to the brink of history with a run of 10 victories in succession since losing to England in round three of last year’s championship.

The 19-9 win over the English 12 days ago in Dublin equalled the streak set by Eddie O’Sullivan’s team in 2002-03 and one more win this weekend will put the class of 2014-15 head and shoulders above their predecessors.

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<p>The Ireland women's team are set to attract a record home crowd for this weekend's Six Nations finale against Scotland. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile</p>

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