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Joe Schmidt to Lead Wallabies: A Coaching Coup Down Under

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Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt is set to take on the Wallabies head coach role, creating buzz in Australian rugby circles. Learn more about this exciting appointment here!

Rugby fans Down Under are abuzz with the news of former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt stepping into the role of Wallabies head coach. Schmidt, a seasoned and successful mentor, is expected to bring a new era of leadership to the Australian team. With a track record that includes leading Ireland to three Six Nations victories, including a grand slam in 2018, Schmidt's appointment is seen as a major coup for Australian rugby.

Schmidt's coaching prowess was recognized globally when he was awarded the World Rugby Coach of the Year for his achievements with Ireland. His experience as an assistant coach for the All Blacks adds further credibility to his coaching pedigree. Rugby Australia's decision to bring in Schmidt signals a strategic move to revitalize the Wallabies after recent disappointments.

The anticipation surrounding Schmidt's leadership is heightened by the clash set for 2025 between Schmidt's Wallabies and Andy Farrell's Lions, adding a thrilling narrative to the upcoming rugby calendar. As the rugby community eagerly awaits Schmidt's impact on the team, the expectations and excitement for the Wallabies' future are soaring.

In a turn of events that have sparked both excitement and debate, the appointment of Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies head coach marks a significant chapter for Australian rugby. Schmidt's legacy and coaching style are poised to shape the trajectory of the Wallabies, setting the stage for an intriguing period in Australian rugby history.

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Joe Schmidt set to replace Eddie Jones as Australia head coach in ... (The Guardian)

Appointment of former Ireland head coach sets up clash against mentee Andy Farrell's Lions in 2025.

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Wallabies set to reveal Kiwi coach as Eddie Jones replacement (Fox Sports)

Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt is expected to be named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian ...

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Wallabies land gun Kiwi coach in major coup (Wide World of Sports)

Under his coaching, Ireland won three Six Nations including a grand slam in 2018, an achievement which earned him the World Rugby coach of the year award. Watch ...

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Joe Schmidt set to become new head coach of Australia, say reports (The Irish Times)

Former Ireland coach was assistant to the All Blacks at the last Rugby World Cup.

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RA gamble on Wallabies as new coach contender emerges (CODE Sports)

Rugby Australia is once again poised to gamble the house on a Kiwi to resurrect the Wallabies after last year's disastrous World Cup.

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Joe Schmidt set to pick up Eddie Jones' pieces as Wallabies boss ... (planetrugby.com)

Reports in Australia suggest that the deal to make Joe Schmidt the new Wallabies head coach is “essentially done” with senior players already informed.

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Joe Schmidt set to be unveiled as Wallabies head coach per reports ... (RugbyDump)

Former Ireland rugby head coach and assistant All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt is set to take over as head coach of Australian Rugby.

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Joe Schmidt: A look at the coaching legend set to takeover the ... (Rugby.com.au)

This attracted the interest of Irish Rugby and Schmidt took over as Leinster coach from Michael Cheika, who was off to Stade Francais. Instantly, Schmidt ...

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Former Ireland, All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt named Wallabies ... (ESPN Australia)

Rugby Australia have confirmed former Ireland head coach and All Blacks assistant Joe Schmidt will take over as Wallabies boss for the next two seasons, ...

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Rugby Australia confirms appointment of Joe Schmidt as Wallabies ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Rugby Australia have put their trust in another New Zealand coach, confirming on Friday that Joe Schmidt will replace Eddie Jones as head coach of the ...

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Kiwi Joe Schmidt tasked with Wallabies rebuild (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Joe Schmidt says he wants to clear things up as the new Wallabies coach after the New Zealander was announced on a two-year deal to replace Eddie Jones.

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Joe Schmidt confirmed as Wallabies coach until end of Lions tour in ... (New Zealand Herald)

Joe Schmidt has been confirmed by Rugby Australia as the next head coach of the Wallabies, with Schmidt to be at the helm until at least the conclusion of.

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'We have landed the best': Wallabies coach confirmed (Wide World of Sports)

Joe Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach on two year contract with Rugby Australia.

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Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach (Rugby.com.au)

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until ...

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Rugby Union: Kiwi Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies coach (The Australian Financial Review)

The former Ireland mentor and World Rugby high-performance boss was unveiled on Friday, only a week after expressions of interest for the position closed.

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Rugby Australia confirm Joe Schmidt as Eddie Jones' Wallabies ... (RugbyPass)

Rugby Australia has confirmed the appointment of former World Rugby Coach of the Year Joe Schmidt as Eddie Jones' successor as the Wallabies' head coach.

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Risk isn't worth the reward for new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt (RugbyPass)

Rugby Australia has revealed that former World Rugby Coach of the Year Joe Schmidt will step into the role as the Wallabies' third coach in as many years.

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Wallabies lock in Kiwi to fix Eddie Jones' mess (NEWS.com.au)

The Wallabies have confirmed New Zealander Joe Schmidt has been given the task of rebuilding the national team in the wake of Eddie Jones' disastrous short ...

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Meet the new Wallabies coach who turned Ireland around (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Ireland rugby team that Joe Schmidt took over as head coach in April 2013 was in a sorry state. Despite having superstars such as Brian O'Driscoll in ...

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Why Schmidt is open to walking away from Wallabies after Lions ... (The Age)

Incoming Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says he is desperate for Australian rugby to prosper and will happily hand over the baton to a homegrown coach after ...

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'Boring' and 'pragmatic' - new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt calls for ... (ESPN Australia)

Describing himself as "boring" and "pragmatic", new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has called for patience from fans as he prepares to kick off a new Wallabies ...

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Joe Schmidt deal sparks 'hit and run' concern but Aussie boss ... (planetrugby.com)

Joe Schmidt has been confirmed as the Wallabies' head coach after signing a deal which takes him to the end of the 2025 British and Irish Lions series.

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Rugby Australia confirms appointment of Joe Schmidt as Wallabies ... (Brisbane Times)

Rugby Australia have put their trust in another New Zealand coach, confirming on Friday that Joe Schmidt will replace Eddie Jones as head coach of the ...

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Former Ireland and New Zealand mentor Joe Schmidt appointed ... (ABC News)

Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach for the next two years.

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Joe Schmidt Appointed Wallabies Coach (Super Rugby)

It was almost one year ago that Eddie Jones first spoke to the media, taking shots at Peter V'landys and galvanising Rugby supporters by talking up the game.

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Ex-Wallaby slams Joe Schmidt appointment as a 'bad move' that will ... (planetrugby.com)

Rugby Australia's decision to hire Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies head coach has already received criticism from former players.

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'I don't see why not': Former All Black on joining Joe Schmidt in ... (RugbyPass)

More Kiwi recruits could be on the table for the Wallabies in 2024, with former All Black prop Alex Hodgman suiting up for the Reds.

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'Desperate' Joe Schmidt reveals why he accepted the Wallabies job (planetrugby.com)

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, flanked by Peter Horne and Phil Waugh, speaks to media during a press conference about his appointment at Allianz Stadium in ...

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Scott Robertson vs Joe Schmidt: Do the All Blacks or Wallabies have ... (New Zealand Herald)

With news breaking that former All Blacks attack coach Joe Schmidt will be taking the reins of the Wallabies, the coaching match-up for the Scott Robertson.

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