Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of last year's Test between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium. Australia head coach Joe Schmidt returns to Ireland – the place where he threw down roots and made his name as an international coach. Andrew Goodman, the Irish backs coach and former Tasman Mako captain,faces the man who first drew him away from New Zealand to come halfway around the world to Leinster. Goodman was teaching physical education for six months of the year at Nelson College and also playing with Tasman. Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman hopes to see an improvement in Saturday's performance against Australia.


Source:   The Irish Times
November 12, 2025 10:32 UTC