Schmidt targets Boks scalp
With the support of New Zealand fans, head coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia can “knock off” the world champion Springboks when the teams clash Down Under in August.
With the support of New Zealand fans, head coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia can “knock off” the world champion Springboks when the teams clash Down Under in August.
Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau took an opportunity to have a fun jab at Eddie Jones when they were joined by new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on the Kick Offs and Knock Ons podcast.
New Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will take advice from sacked predecessors Eddie Jones and Dave Rennie, as well as former skipper Michael Hooper.
Joe Schmidt will get his reign as Wallabies coach underway against Wales in Sydney, with Australia also hosting the world champion Springboks twice this year.
Former All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has admitted that it hurts seeing Joe Schmidt take over the Wallabies after playing a key role for New Zealand at the 2023 World Cup.
New Zealanders have surprisingly given new Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt the edge over All Blacks coach Scott Robertson as both head into their maiden Rugby Championship campaigns.
New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt earns praise from All Blacks boss Scott Robertson, who expresses confidence in Australia’s Bledisloe Cup prospects under his compatriot.
Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Wallabies head coach sets the stage for epic tactical duels in the 2024 Rugby Championship, and a real test for Rassie Erasmus, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin has slammed the decision to appoint another New Zealander in Joe Schmidt as head coach over an Australian.
Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to “build a way forward” for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.