All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue
New Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against Ireland
The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands
Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby
Canterbury face joint-leaders Wellington Hurricanes in a key Super Rugby tie
Joe Schmidt’s side faces Scotland in their opener and then Japan just six days later
Last year’s losing finalists go one better at the RDS and lift Leinster Schools Senior Cup
Ireland coach brings kind of attention to detail that makes him a good fit for Schmidt
Decision likely influenced by last month’s decision to fire head coach Matt O’Connor
The former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coach
Homeside ran in six tries in the second half after struggling to break down Georgia before the break
Munster loosehead has bided his time early in his international career
The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach
‘It was very clear, very early on that he had all the qualities and abilities to make a top coach’
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