Murray Kinsella reports from the Aviva Stadium

JOE SCHMIDT HAS strongly hinted that he will leave his position with Ireland next year, saying the IRFU have told him, “If you change your mind, we’d love to continue that conversation.”

Schmidt is out of contract after next year’s World Cup and is due to announce a final decision on whether to stay in the Ireland job or leave on Monday.

Schmidt before Ireland’s win over the USA. Source: Brian Keane/INPHO

Asked if he is any closer to making his big call following Ireland’s 57-14 victory over the US, Schmidt suggested that he has already informed the IRFU of his initial decision.

“We’re not any clearer, just incredibly lucky to have the IRFU with the patience they have,” said Schmidt.” I committed to a certain timeframe with them and I’ve stuck to that.

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