Michael Cheika: Schmidt has not been found out

Having seen a record win over the All Blacks followed by a 36-0 hammering by the same side, you may not be surprised to hear Michael Cheika refuse to read too much into Ireland’s Six Nations rollercoaster.

The Australia head coach keeps a close eye on his former home, having spent five years in Dublin as Leinster boss, and took in Ireland’s shock loss to England last February while on a pre-Rugby World Cup homework mission.