VIDEO: We’re still in rehearsal mode, says Joe Schmidt

It could have been much worse for Joe Schmidt, and in so many ways.

Having endured a poor first-half performance from his Ireland side, the final scoreline flattered the visitors for one thing. For aside from two disallowed England tries that would have properly reflected a superiority forged during a blistering opening 20 minutes from the home side, there were also a string of butchered try-scoring opportunities.

And for another thing, he could be in Warren Gatland’s shoes.