‘He's a very special coach’: Joe Schmidt lauded by World Cup-winning boss

“I think he's special. He's a very special coach.”

Joe Schmidt has received high praise from World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry, who has hailed the Ireland coach as being “very special”, writes Stephen Barry.

Henry’s eight-year tenure in charge of New Zealand ended with success at the 2011 World Cup, having previously led Wales and the Lions during a spell in Europe.