The IRFU announced the appointment of Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach yesterday. Joe will join the IRFU on July 1 on a contract that will see him lead Ireland until after the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Championship.
To facilitate Joe Schmidt in completing the season with Leinster and affording him time to select his Ireland management team, Ireland’s forthcoming summer tour of the USA and Canada will be lead by interim head coach Les Kiss, as planned.
A squad announcement in relation to this tour will be made after the Lions squad for their tour of Australia is confirmed.
Announcing the appointment of Schmidt, IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne, said:
The IRFU is delighted to announce Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach following a process which, in the best interests of Irish rugby, allowed us to examine a variety of options and ultimately ensure we secured a world class coach and undoubtedly the ideal person for the position.
Joe has already delivered significant success to Irish rugby during his time with Leinster and we are confident that this will continue at international level.
We thank all of those who were involved in this appointment, particularly our colleagues in . . .
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