Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter worked together at Clermont in the Top 14 . The pair were also coaching partners at Grand Slam in New Zealand . Ireland surrendered their Bay of Plenty hopes against Wales last Saturday . But Schmidt 's side can still claim the title on points difference . A big win over Scotland is the target for Ireland on Saturday .
Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter worked together at Clermont in the Top 14 . The pair were also coaching partners at Bay of Plenty in New Zealand . Ireland surrendered their Grand Slam hopes against Wales last Saturday . But Schmidt 's side can still claim the title on points difference . A big win over Scotland is the target for Ireland on Saturday .