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Schmidt won back-to-back European Cups during a three-year spell with Leinster, before taking over as Ireland coach in 2013.
However, with his son working for the Irish province, Schmidt indicated that he was not interested in replacing Leo Cullen, who Resign at the end of the 2026-27 season.
“They already have my son working for them, so I don’t think they need the whole family,” Smith said with a laugh.
“I think Leinster are a juggernaut. I know silverware in Europe is a huge benchmark for them, but they’ve done everything but that and been so competitive and so consistent.”
When pressed on whether he would consider the Leinster job when approached, he replied: “Not at the moment.
“You know me well. I’m very short-term focused. I’m trying to go through these last three games to help as much as possible and help the group go a little bit further.
“I think they’re great. I think I can take a few steps back and they can really lead themselves now.
“I think it’s a great change for Les to take the reins. I fly to Ireland on August 10 to see my new grandson. I’m definitely going there, but not really to coach. I’ll be looking forward to that heat wave!”
