Ireland and Joe Schmidt preparing to teach Australia a lesson | Brendan Fanning

Joe Schmidt’s attention to detail in paying dividends, and after beating South Africa Ireland have Australia in their sightsThe only surprise in the build up to Saturday’s afternoon’s match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium has been on the political front. Why, some people are asking, has the Irish government never called on Joe Schmidt to work his magic on the massed ranks of the disgruntled?The New Zealander has enjoyed a longer and happier honeymoon than any other overseas coach in either rugby or football in Ireland. If he gets one over today on his opposite number, Michae…