Schmidt and Lancaster in epic duel
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Defending Six Nations champions Ireland might be the bookies' favourites against fellow unbeaten side England in Dublin on Sunday, but the hosts' coach Joe Schmidt is too canny to believe the odds accurately reflect the status of the two sides.
Not least is the paucity of tries his players have so far come up with in comparison to their forthcoming opponents.
Ireland have scored just two tries in their wins over Italy and France - both of those came when the Italians were down to 14 men - while the English have scored eight, including two against Wales.
However, Schmidt, whose side…
Not least is the paucity of tries his players have so far come up with in comparison to their forthcoming opponents.
Ireland have scored just two tries in their wins over Italy and France - both of those came when the Italians were down to 14 men - while the English have scored eight, including two against Wales.
However, Schmidt, whose side…
