Schmidt's attention to detail and fastidiousness is legion after almost a decade pulling the strings at Leinster and Ireland. “You know that Joe does a lot of studies, so that can be a strength and a weakness. The Barrett brothers – Beauden, Scott and Jordie – will enter the game having suffered the sudden loss of their grandfather Edward Michael Barrett. Known as 'Ted', he passed away on Sunday at the age of 78 back home in New Zealand. Brothers: Scott Barrett, left, Jordie Barrett and Beauden Barrett, right.

Source: Irish Examiner October 14, 2019 06:45 UTC