Ireland 'blessed' to have Joe Schmidt

Paul O'Connell says Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations titles rest entirely on never once questioning taskmaster boss Joe Schmidt's intense methods.



Ireland skipper O'Connell hailed head coach Schmidt's meticulous mindset in the wake of 40-10 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield that swiped the Six Nations crown once more.

O'Connell believes Ireland's twin glories are wholly constructed on full confidence in boss Schmidt - even in the wake of galling defeats.



"He's right up there with the best I've worked with, he is a fantastic coach," said O'Connell.

"I think the trust the players…