Schmidt says Nacewa texted to clarify comments about 'conservative approach'

Joe Schmidt says former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa sent him a text to row back on his critical analysis of the head coach's approach to his final year in charge of Ireland.

Following Ireland's quarter-final elimination against New Zealand, Nacewa said Schmidt had backed away from the "Leinster flair" which had helped Ireland to dominate in 2018, favouring a more "conservative approach".