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Published 17:51 4 Apr 2016 BST
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Both Schmidt and Lam have their coaching roots in Auckland and asked about the differences between the two, Cooney replied: "It's more similarities to be honest.
"They are both pretty detailed in everything they do, they are always trying to get you into the most positive habits you can, small things you wouldn't think about half the time.
"They both let you express yourself and let you play whatever type of rugby you want to play as long as you what they tell you to do. They are both pretty structured but it's easy to fit into their gameplan once you do what they are asking. Then if you see an opportunity yourself you just take it."
Cooney and Connacht will be hoping to express themselves this week in their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Grenoble.
The Westerners must travel to France, away from the fortress that is The Sportsground, but Cooney insists they are confident of fighting past Bernard Jackman's Top 14 outfit.
"The way we've been performing week to week there is a lot of confidence in the team," he said.
"There might even be more excitement about this week as we aren't used to playing these types of games. We want to get a home semi-final and if we can do that we'll be looking quite good to go the whole way. It's meant to be dry weather so we're licking our lips about playing a nice, open brand of rugby."
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