Joe Schmidt to stand down as Wallabies coach after Rugby Championship
- Huge blow for Rugby Australia before home World Cup
- New Zealander to face All Blacks for last match in charge
Joe Schmidt will step down as Wallabies coach at the end of this year’s Rugby Championship in a blow to Australia’s hopes in the 2027 World Cup.
The New Zealander confirmed on Thursday he would extend his contract beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, but won’t continue through to the showpiece tournament on home soil. His last Test in charge will be against the All Blacks in Perth on 4 October.
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