Ireland's Schmidt just relieved to get going


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 10 Nov 2013

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he was just relieved to get his tenure off to a winning start against Samoa on Saturday, but warned his team they will have to be a lot more accurate with tougher tests ahead.

Tries from Peter O'Mahony, Sean O'Brien, Fergus McFadden and two for debutant David Kearney, together with a solid kicking display from Paddy Jackson eased the former Leinster coach into his new job with a 40-9 win.

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