Schmidt stands firm on Ireland approach

Dejected Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt insisted "it's not back to the drawing board" for his side after seeing their Grand Slam hopes washed away by Wales in Cardiff.



Ireland suffered their first defeat in 11 matches as a Scott Williams try in the second half proved the difference in a 23-16 victory for Wales.



The former New Zealand schoolteacher admitted Wales beat Ireland at their own game, dominating the tactical kicking battle that has been such a strength for Schmidt's side.



"Yeah; it's funny, there wasn't really that much tempo earlier in the game," said Schmidt when asked if …