After scoring five tries against Wales, most coaches can afford to take time out to bask in the glory. A bonus point win and the Grand Slam still on for Ireland with Scotland next and England in the final game and yet Joe Schmidt feels frustrated. “It was almost a repeat of our last game against Italy,” said the Irish coach. But Schmidt remained unconcerned about their fitness“Keith Earls is good,” said the Irish coach. “Yeah it is the Hoggs, Seymours and Sean Maitland – very quick athletes,” said the Irish coach.

Source: The Irish Times February 24, 2018 18:45 UTC