Schmidt plays down Highlanders link

It's after reports in New Zealand linked him with a potential move to Super Rugby's reigning champions Highlanders in 2018.

Schmidt told reporters at the squads base yesterday that he had had made no plans over his long-term future 

His current contract with the IRFU ends in June 2017.

Meanwhile, Ireland will have their capatin's run in Johannesburg this afternoon ahead of their second Test with South Africa tomorrow.

Joe Schmidt's side will be aiming for two wins out of two following last weekend's historic 26-20 victory in the series opener.

Ulster out-half Paddy Jackson was instrumental in that win.

He says he doesn't feel any pressure filling the boots of the injured Jonthan Sexton.