Faith in Schmidt produces 'miraculous' transformation

Exactly one year ago to the day, Irish rugby seemed to have hit rock bottom. On November 16, 2013, Australia took Ireland apart 32-15 at the Aviva. There was an ineptitude and lack of spirit about the Irish performance which, following on from a Six Nations Championship where we'd won just one game, suggested new coach Joe Schmidt would have his work cut out simply returning his side to international respectability.