James Ryan: 'I've no doubt Joe Schmidt will have some tricks up his sleeve'

Five years after his Ireland departure, Joe Schmidt's legacy is still felt and appreciated by players and coaches. 

LEGACY: Joe Schmidt with James Ryan during a 2019 Six Nations training session. Picture: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Over five years since Joe Schmidt took an Irish tracksuit off for the last time but the Kiwi’s influence remains. You only have to talk to the Ireland players and coaches this week to be reminded just how much.

That said, time does erode even the most solid of pillars.