O’Mahony: Joe has changed outlook for young generations

Despite the disappointment of last Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final exit to New Zealand, Peter O’Mahony insists Joe Schmidt vacates his role as Ireland head coach with considerable credit in the bank.

Over the course of his six-and-a-half years in charge, Schmidt secured three Six Nations championships, including the Grand Slam in 2018. He previously enjoyed a memorable three-season stint at Leinster — steering the province to back-to-back Heineken Cups (2011 and 2012), a European Challenge Cup, and a PRO12 title (both 2013).