Schmidt keeps options open for Ireland

New Ireland rugby head coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed getting settled into his new role and is relishing his first set of test games this autumn.

Schmidt keeps options open for Ireland
Tue, 24 Sep, 2013 - 10:24

New Ireland rugby head coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed getting settled into his new role and is relishing his first set of test games this autumn.

Schmidt, who coached Leinster to two Heineken Cup wins, an Amlin Challenge Cup win and a Rabo Pro 12 win, took over from Declan Kidney before the summer trip to the US and Canada.

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