Ireland coach Joe Schmidt reacts against France during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Aviva stadium in Dublin February 14, 2015. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
CARDIFF (Reuters) - Ireland can avoid a likely quarter-final against world champions New Zealand, a team they have never beaten, and instead face an Argentine side they have overcome five times in a row with a pool-topping win over France on Sunday.
But for Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, the prospect of an extra day's break and playing again in a week's time rather than a day earlier against an All Blacks side on eight days rest is the real prize at stake in the physical slog of a Rugby World Cup.
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