Unsurprisingly the Twitter reaction to the announcement of Joe Schmidt's appointment as Ireland head coach was very positive.
Joe Schmidt is a brilliant appointment for Irish Rugby. Knows the Irish Players and system inside out and Quality Coach and Man. #irishrugby
— Bernard Jackman (@bernardjackman) April 29, 2013
Great appointment. Well done IRFU, they went out and got their man. Credentials are impeccable, now the hard work begins.
— Whiff of Cordite (@WhiffofCordite) April 29, 2013
I'm really excited about Joe Schmidt taking over as Irish Head Coach... He'll get the best out of all new talent coming through. #RWC2015
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) April 29, 2013
Schmidt wanted to return to NZ next year; now ire coach until 2016. Life happens when you're making other plans - nowhere more than in sport
— david kelly (@dk3lly) April 29, 2013
Schmidt as Ireland coach + Ireland versus All Blacks in November___________= BOD staying another year
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) April 29, 2013
Hugo McNeill on RTÉ Radio (1/2): "Joe Schmidt was the outstanding candidate...if you had your choice he would be the person." #RTErugby
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) April 29, 2013
Huge McNeill (2/2): "(At Leinster) he has set standards of consistency and excellence in achievement that is so strong." #RTErugby
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) April 29, 2013
We also got a classic Ulshhter Rugby tweet
Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland coach. Here's hoping Joe will recognise Ulster players and include them in the squad unlike someone else!
— UlsterRugbySP (@UlsterRugbySP) April 29, 2013
