FORMER Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to join the New Zealand Rugby Union as a selector, Kiwi based website stuff.co.nz is reporting this morning. 2 The former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt will take up a selectors' role with his native New Zealand2 Joe Schmidt will take up the role with the All-Blacks ahead of Ireland's tour to New ZealandSchmidt, 56, led Ireland to the top of World Rugby's rankings in 2018, beating his native All Blacks twice in the process. BETTING OFFERS: FREE BETS AND BEST NEW CUSTOMER DEALSAndy Farrell took over from Schmidt following the 2019 World Cup exit at the hands of the All Blacks. The Kawakawa native was previously employed by World Rugby as a director of rugby and high performance. Schmidt’s first test with his native All Blacks will coincidently be next summer when Ireland take on a three-match test tour against New Zealand.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2021 15:36 UTC