'I think that there has been a lot of what Joe did in his period of time that we still use,' said Mick Kearney, who has been team manager during the Schmidt and Farrell eras
Mick Kearney was there at the coalface for Joe Schmidt's successes as Ireland coach - and is there now for Andy Farrell's triumphs in the same role.
"It certainly adds another dimension to it," said Kearney. "I’ve maintained a close relationship with Joe over the years. While we haven’t been texting over the last few days, I’m looking forward to catching up with him. "We know New Zealand particularly well having played them three times in the Test series last July. So, looking forward to it and looking forward to catching up with Joe."
“People have different ways of coaching, of managing people and of managing organisations," said Kearney.“One of the key differences is that it’s probably a more relaxed environment under Andy than it was under Joe. That’s not to say that the environment under Joe was in any way poor. “It’s one in, all in and they’re an extremely happy bunch. That comes with winning but they’ve huge respect for each other and get on extremely well. They’re the tightest group I’ve been involved in or seen, there’s great friendships among all 33.
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