Schmidt: Kidney was compromised by injuries

Joe Schmidt offered a nod of sympathy to predecessor Declan Kidney after being appointed Ireland head coach until 2016.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2013 - 08:44

Joe Schmidt offered a nod of sympathy to predecessor Declan Kidney after being appointed Ireland head coach until 2016.

Kidney was told last month that his contract would not be renewed in response to a poor RBS 6 Nations that saw the team finish fifth, Ireland's worst championship performance since 1999.

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