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Before taking over as Ireland coach in 2013, Schmidt won back-to-back European Cups during a three-year spell with Leinster.<\/p>\n
However, while his son works for the Irish province, Schmidt indicated he is not interested in replacing Leo Cullen, who will step down at the end of the 2026-27 season<\/a>.<\/p>\n “They’ve already got my son working for them, so I don’t think they need the whole family,” said Schmidt with a smile. <\/p>\n “I think Leinster are a juggernaut. I know silverware in Europe is the massive benchmark for them, but they’ve done everything but that and been so competitive and so consistent.”<\/p>\n Pressed on whether he would consider the Leinster job if approached, he replied: “Not at the moment.<\/p>\n “You guys know me well. I’m very short-term focused. I’m just trying to get through these last three games to help as best I can and help the group grow a little bit further.<\/p>\n “I feel like they are great. I feel like I can take a few steps back, and they can really lead themselves now. <\/p>\n “I think that’s a great transition for Les in that they can grab the reins. I fly to Ireland on 10 August to go up and see my new grandson. I’m certainly going up there, but not to be coaching really. I’ll be looking forward to that heatwave!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n