Joe Schmidt 's intensity is obvious in the warmup to Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss to the All Blacks. Joe Schmidt is back coaching as criticism continues over his methods in Ireland's failed Rugby World Cup campaign. A Rugby World Cup review put the blame squarely at his door after he won them three Six Nations titles and added some real grit to an often fragile setup. GETTY IMAGES After two unwanted losses, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen got one back over Joe Schmidt at the Rugby World Cup. If you were laughing you weren't switched on or you weren't concentrating or you weren't being professional."

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 17:48 UTC