WATCH: It was a good November for Irish rugby
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Joe Schmidt reflects on a clean sweep of Test matches during the November series, which included an historic first home win over New Zealand.
Ireland opened the campaign with a win over Italy in Chicago, they came to Dublin and defeated Argentina before setting the Aviva Stadium in Dublin alight with a first ever home win over New Zealand.
Schmidt then made 14 changes to his side for the final Test against USA, wining 57-14.
To cap a great year in Irish Rugby Johnny Sexton was named World player of the year, Schmidt received the World coach of year accolade and Ireland were named team of the year.