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Irish fans in Allianz Stadium Supporters in Sydney yesterday
Ireland had lost the first Test. When added to a third Grand Slam, won just a matter of months ago, it’s hard to argue against this being the most successful period in our long and proud rugby union-playing history.
And when asked just how Ireland had managed the feat, Schmidt was quick to pass on the credit.
The New Zealand-born coach told Sky Sports Main Event: “It comes back to the provinces. They manage them well, keep enough juice in the tank.
“I’m not sure we could play again next week. I think all that juice is used up.
“Maybe, we didn’t have this generation of player in the past. I would take my hat off to the coaching team.” A try from CJ Jordi Murphy & Tadgh Beirne
Stander and five Johnny Sexton penalties secured the Lansdowne Cup. It’s going to be a tough act to follow but, whisper it quietly, there’s the small matter of the World Cup in Japan in just over a year. Surely not? news@irishmirror.ie
The last time Ireland enjoyed a Test series win in Australia