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All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii is hailing the impact of Joe Schmidt's return to New Zealand rugby

All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii is hailing the impact of Joe Schmidt's return to New Zealand rugby

1 July 2022

The former Ireland coach joined the ABs this week for two days with their front-line coaches invalided with Covid.

Papalii worked with Schmidt during the Blues' runners-up campaign in Super Rugby Pacific and says his impact is evident.

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