DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is recovering in hospital after having his appendix removed hours after guiding his side to victory in a frantic test against Australia on Saturday.
New Zealander Schmidt was taken to hospital with bad stomach pains immediately after the 26-23 victory and had his appendix removed later that evening, the Irish Rugby Football Union said in a statement.
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