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Joe Schmidt, played 29 provincial games in new Zealand before moving to Ireland during gap yr and got offer from fas teach underage rugby, he played some amateur rugby in Ireland. Became head coach of ireland from 2013 to 2019. In six years under his leadership, Ireland won 6 national championships, including a grand slam in 2018. Ireland were ranked number 1 in the world rubgy for the first time in their history in 2019, and recorded their first-ever wins over new Zealand an amazing coach that brought Ireland rugby up to the level they are today.
