WATCH: Rugby boss Schmidt gives his opinion on Dublin v Mayo
A true sign of Irishness if ever there was one, this afternoon Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt gave his opinion on the drawn All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Mayo and Dublin.
Schmidt became an Irish citizen at a ceremony in Dublin yesterday but proved he really belonged today by offering his opinion on GAA.
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Schmidt said he would be cheering for Dublin and he was sypathetic towards them after they let slip a commanding second-half lead.
"Well, I have to be a Dub because my son is a bit of a fan," he said after
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“I did feel there were a little bit unlucky in some ways because they got such a big lead.
"But you have to say Mayo did a phenomenal job getting back into the game, when they were seven points down with such a short space of time to go.
“I think it made for a great spectacle.”
Schmidt brought his keen tactical analysis to bear, suggesting Dublin could be in trouble without the
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The Kiwi (sorry Irishman) was hoping to be able to watch Saturday’s replay, taking place just hours after Ireland’s final warm-up game against England in Twickenham.
“I’m hoping to get a sneaky look at it,” he laughed.
Truly one of our own.
