Joe Schmidt enjoying selection headaches

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that it is pleasing to have so many selection issues, after <a href="/rugby-union/ireland/team-news/team-news-fitzgerald-starts-at-centre-for-ireland_246698.html">picking his team</a> for their World Cup opener against Canada.

Schmidt answered the biggest selection issue by choosing to start Iain Henderson in the second row ahead of Devin Toner, while Dave Kearney has earned the right to secure a spot on the wing.

Injuries have also played a key role in Schmidt's plans, with Robbie Henshaw missing the . . .