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Josef (Joe) Schmidt is a New Zealandrugby union coach and is currently the head coach of Leinster Rugby after being appointed to take over from Michael Cheika in December 2009. He took up the position at the start of the 2010–11 season on a three year contract from his previous position as ASM Clermont Auvergne backs coach.[1] Originally from Manawatu on New Zealands North Island, he is a qualified teacher and former school headmaster.[2] Leinster is his first senior head coach position.[3]