Pictures: Joe Schmidt prepares All Blacks for Ireland clash 

Schmidt has stepped in to help the All Black's preparations after they lost a number of coaches to Covid-19.

WATCHFUL EYE: Joe Schmidt looks on at an All-Black trainnig sesssion. ©INPHO/Photosport/Alan Lee

Joe Schmidt has jumped straight in at the deep end after joining the All Black's coaching ticket for their upcoming clash with Ireland this Saturday.

The former Leinster and Ireland head coach responded to an emergency call after a Covid outbreak in the camp.