Experience was key to win - Schmidt
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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says the fact his side had more experience in their ranks proved crucial in their Six Nations win over England in Dublin.
The 19-9 victory
kept the Irish on course for a possible Grand Slam.
"We had core leaders and had a bit more experience out there than England.
They had a few missing," Schmidt said.
"We rely on Jonny Sexton and Conor Murray a lot - they move us about the pitch in the right manner and it's hard to quantify what they add to the team.
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Schmidt added it was particularly pleasing to win against the team who were the on…
The 19-9 victory
kept the Irish on course for a possible Grand Slam.
"We had core leaders and had a bit more experience out there than England.
They had a few missing," Schmidt said.
"We rely on Jonny Sexton and Conor Murray a lot - they move us about the pitch in the right manner and it's hard to quantify what they add to the team.
"
Schmidt added it was particularly pleasing to win against the team who were the on…
