Joe Schmidt looks to sustain Ireland’s winning routine

Joe Schmidt will not be looking for more heroics this Saturday when the All Blacks come calling once more, just the same old routine.

Backing up that momentous win over the world champions two weeks ago, rather than settling for a singular high and then tailing off next time around, has been very much the theme of Ireland’s preparation for this rematch in Dublin.

Only injury to Jordi Murphy in Chicago prevented Schmidt from yesterday naming the same starting XV he sent out at Soldier Field, and he knows further success can only be gained by sticking to the process and implementing the game plan.