VIDEO: Collective ready to deliver for Joe Schmidt

Alittle bit of luck, some inspiration from Martin O’Neill’s footballing heroes and a firm belief in the collective strength of his own players.

Joe Schmidt knows it takes more than just talent and motivation to win a rugby Test match but the Ireland head coach believes he has the ingredients to beat France for a third time in succession when the rivals clash for World Cup Pool D honours in Cardiff tomorrow.

One does not need to be an aficionado of what makes rockets launch into space to understand there is very little between these two sides heading to the Millennium Stadium for their 4.45pm showdown under the roof.