Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt's ploys mean George Ford is in for a rough Six Nations ride in Dublin

Ireland v England: Joe Schmidt's ploys mean George Ford is in for a rough Six Nations ride in Dublin
Joe Schmidt is one of the finest rugby tacticians on the planet and you can bet he will have a few tricks up his sleeve against England, particularly when it comes to dealing with George Ford.

So far Ford has enjoyed a smooth ride as England’s fly-half but Dublin on Sunday is where it might become decidedly bumpy.

England’s attack revolves around Ford.

His passing and kicking are varied and unpredictable.

It is noticeable that Luther Burrell is employed more as a passer than a basher outside the Bath pivot.

It would be no surprise to me if Schmidt decides to mix things up against …

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