Latest News Joe Schmidt undergoes minor surgery on 23 November 2014 More in Latest News: Ange Capuozzo at scrum-half: Is the bench about to be changed forever? 7 January 2025 2025 Predictions: More Antoine Dupont dominance + The British & Irish Lions to win down under 7 January 2025 Stick with Marcus Smith, he’s the best in England 5 January 2025 Joe Schmidt had his appendix removed last night following Ireland‘s 26-23 win over Australia. The Irish head coach was assessed by the match day doctors at the Aviva Stadium before being sent to St Vincents Hospital where the surgery took place.