Jared Payne admits attitude often irked Joe Schmidt

Jared Payne admits he sometimes got on the wrong side of Joe Schmidt, due to the former Ulster and Ireland star’s relaxed attitude. But Payne has paid tribute to Schmidt’s attention to detail and ability to get the best out of players.

“He’s a great coach,” said Payne, of the Ireland boss, ahead of Ulster’s PRO14 test against Cardiff at the Kingspan on Saturday afternoon.