The review involved Nucifora interviewing coaches and relevant management staff while an independent body was brought in to speak with the players. Like Nucifora, Best did not hold back on his criticism of Schmidt's methods with the ex-skipper believing the head coach had become too overpowering around match days. No, I don't think he's been tainted at all,' said the Australian. From a player's perspective, Best insisted that his side became too complacent after a stunning 2018, but he pointed the finger at Schmidt for overburdening players with too many instructions. "The morning of the New Zealand game, whatever happened, the coaches wanted a huddle and to go over some plays," Best said.

Source: Irish Independent December 05, 2019 02:26 UTC