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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
Schmidt wants to leave the Wallabies in better shape after a nine-loss run in 10 Tests and a 42-26 defeat to France.
- Australia coach Joe Schmidt will conclude his tenure following the Nations Championship clash against Italy in Perth next weekend, aiming "to leave the house in good order."
- Saturday's 42-26 defeat to France at Suncorp Stadium extends a difficult run where the Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests, leaving Schmidt with a 36.7 per cent winning record.
- With injuries sidelining first-choice No.10s Ben Donaldson and Carter Gordon, Schmidt called up uncapped Queenslander Harry McLaughlin-Phillips; the team struggled to maintain continuity against France without an experienced playmaker.
- Incoming coach Les Kiss will officially assume control after the Italy Test, having observed the France match from the stands as Rugby Australia seeks momentum during the transition.
- Building depth for the home World Cup 15 months away remains the priority as the squad works to establish a consistent base of belief and connection for future success.
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Radio France Internationale+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
Schmidt took over Australia from Eddie Jones in March 2024 following their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign when they failed to get out of their pool for the first time in their history. After an initially bright start with wins against Wales and Georgia, an expected resurgence has failed to materialise and Australia are ranked eighth as Schmidt prepares to hand the reins to the incoming Les Kiss. In the Schmidt era, the Wallabies have won 11 …
·Paris, France
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The AgeThe Wallabies are having their worst run since 1969. This is what Joe Schmidt really thinks about it
The Wallabies have slumped to their ninth defeat in 10 Tests, piling pressure on Joe Schmidt as Les Kiss waits in the wings before taking over. Should Rugby Australia just make the switch now?
·North Sydney, Australia
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