Former Leinster and Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has led Australia to impressive wins against England and Wales, prompting questions about whether his conservative coaching style aligns with the country's tradition of attacking rugby flair.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt during the Autumn International match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.Former Leinster and Ireland boss Joe Schmidt looks to have begun a miraculous turnaround with the Wallabies. From failing to get out of their poor group at last year’s World Cup and finishing bottom of the Rugby Championship, Schmidt has taken his side to the Northern Hemisphere this November and earned wins over England and Wales.
Gordon D’Arcy used to play under Schmidt at Leinster and Ireland. Alongside Nathan Spooner, the former Leinster and Australia outhalf, we talk through Schmidt’s philosophy.
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