Schmidt: Sunday's performance is the new benchmark

Ireland cannot afford to let a “small vote of confidence” pass after their “benchmark” performance against New Zealand, according to Joe Schmidt.

Schmidt: Sunday's performance is the new benchmark

Ireland cannot afford to let a “small vote of confidence” pass after their “benchmark” performance against New Zealand, according to Joe Schmidt.

The Ireland head coach has challenged his players to sustain the level produced in Sunday’s last-gasp 24-22 defeat to the All Blacks when the RBS 6 Nations comes around.

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