JOE SCHMIDT HAD had surgery to remove his appendix on Saturday night, hours after Ireland completed a November Series clean sweep by beating Australia.
The Ireland coach is said to be recovering well following the procedure in St Vincent’s Hospital.
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Schmidt did not attend the post-match press conference after the 26-23 win and assistant Les Kiss revealed that he had been in “some pretty bad pain” during the day.
The New Zealander had taken his place in the stands as per usual but was sent to hospital not long after the final whistle.
An IRFU statement on Sunday morning read: “Following yesterday’s game against Australia, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was assessed by the match day doctors and was sent to St Vincent’s Hospital for further assessment.
“On Saturday night Joe had his appendix removed and is recovering well this morning.
“Joe would like to thank the doctors and nurses of St Vincent’s Hospital and everyone for their well wishes and kind messages of support.”
Absolutely, Great Point. Even though red thumbs are all over your comment its true. First thing everyone said after the game was Joe Schmidt’s excellence which you’re right he deserves credit. But the players need to be there in order to carry out his game plan. The physicality needed in beating two southern hemisphere teams in two weeks alone deserves massive credit to the players.
Considering the impact the Charlton yrs had on Ireland back in 90′s. One wonders what the Schmidt factor will play on the Irish State going forward & for yrs to come?!
I think joes tactics are a bit more advanced than charlton, who whilst he arguably had the best group of Irish players available than any other Irish manager, but still played a dated game of put ‘em under pressure and lump it long. Didn’t fully utilise the talent he had at his disposal unlike joe is.
Absolutely, Great Point. Even though red thumbs are all over your comment its true. First thing everyone said after the game was Joe Schmidt’s excellence which you’re right he deserves credit. But the players need to be there in order to carry out his game plan. The physicality needed in beating two southern hemisphere teams in two weeks alone deserves massive credit to the players.
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Best wishes joe
Who down votes a ‘best wishes’ comment? Do people wish him I’ll?? :s
People are f*king idiots
What a man! Team spirit and commitment obviously comes from top down!
Could Paul o connell not have remove it?…he did everything else yesterday
Joe Schmidt is a cut above the rest………..
Let’s make it a holy relic. “The holy appendix of saint Schmidt”
Would probably pass as a class 2 relic
I hear they upgraded a mushroom field in Cavan last month
Haha that would be ecumenical matter
Keep it. Use the DNA to clone him. We can send one to every province. Sorted.
Best wishes Joe and a speedy recovery.
He’s probably recovered already
Sure he had his recovery planned so well.
Okay so…no appendix…but huge heart and an even bigger brain. We love you Joe so get well soon. We’ll be drinking to your health all weekend!
His appendix should be preserved and placed in the National Museum!
Some win! Some game! Be honest, who thinks we have a fighters chance in next years World Cup?
Well who’s going to beat them?
Right now, the semis are at least the aim
6 nations will tell a lot
What a way to celebrate! Great game, great win, great day…….
And not a single fck was given all day, fair play 2 him.
Maybe they should auction His appendix on eBay?
Muppet!
Legend!
Get well soon Joe.
Dedication & passion to the team & sport. Get well soon joe u are an inspiration to us all…
What a man! Best wishes Joe & thanks for the series :)
A brave hero! Like many on the field yesterday he might have died, all for the sake of rugger.
Joe is a brilliant coach. No argument there but people don’t seem to be giving the players enough credit. It’s all well done joe, Joe is amazing etc.
At the end of the day the players were out there on the pitch. They won the match and should get the main credit here and NOT Joe .
Absolutely, Great Point. Even though red thumbs are all over your comment its true. First thing everyone said after the game was Joe Schmidt’s excellence which you’re right he deserves credit. But the players need to be there in order to carry out his game plan. The physicality needed in beating two southern hemisphere teams in two weeks alone deserves massive credit to the players.
Considering the impact the Charlton yrs had on Ireland back in 90′s. One wonders what the Schmidt factor will play on the Irish State going forward & for yrs to come?!
I think joes tactics are a bit more advanced than charlton, who whilst he arguably had the best group of Irish players available than any other Irish manager, but still played a dated game of put ‘em under pressure and lump it long. Didn’t fully utilise the talent he had at his disposal unlike joe is.
I would like ti wish Joe Schmidt a speedy recovery after his appendix operation, i thought he looked pretty unwell. Good kick Joe my best wishes
Poor Joe get well soon lucky it didn’t perforate
Absolutely, Great Point. Even though red thumbs are all over your comment its true. First thing everyone said after the game was Joe Schmidt’s excellence which you’re right he deserves credit. But the players need to be there in order to carry out his game plan. The physicality needed in beating two southern hemisphere teams in two weeks alone deserves massive credit to the players.