Where would a Wallaby win rate in the Schmidt hall of fame?published at 10:20 British Summer Time
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Tom English
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Through his trophy-laden days coaching Leinster and Ireland, Joe Schmidt gave a very convincing impression of a man who could walk on water.
European Cups, Six Nations titles, a Grand Slam, a first (and second) win over New Zealand, a first ever win in South Africa, a first series win in Australia in 28 years, a world ranking of one for the first time. Once upon a time in Ireland it was ‘In Joe We Trust’. Now, for some, it might be a case of ‘In Joe We Fear’
How would you rank all his big individual wins and all his coaching masterclasses – and where would a Wallaby victory over the overwhelming favourites, the British and Irish Lions, rate in the Schmidt hall of fame?
Frankly, as a coaching achievement against all odds, it would probably rank number one if it happens, but the competition is stiff.