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Dublin - Ireland's hopes of avenging last year's defeat by England hinges on the defending Six Nations champions putting their scoring chances away when they meet in a fortnight's time, said Irish coach Joe Schmidt.
The 49-year-old New Zealander -- who has turned Ireland's fortunes around since taking over the coaching post following the 2013 Six Nations -- was speaking after the Irish had held on to beat France 18-11 in a nervy encounter at Lansdowne Road.
It was Ireland's ninth successive test victory, putting them within one of the national record of 10 set back in 2002/03 and ended in sensational style by England when they thrashed them 42-6 in a Grand Slam decider in Dublin.
