Wallabies Head Coach Announcement - Joe Schmidt

[@mikedee171]

Joe is exactly what Australia needs. He’s thoughtful, hard-working, hard-nosed,serious and principled. Everything Eddie Jones is not. As an Irishman I wish him luck.

[@jvkanufan8115]

I think Dave Rennie was those things too, but he was sadly treated very badly.

[@tristanmckenzie1623]

Jo will be good. He was a big reason Ireland became the force they have. He's definitely helped the Alblacks improve under fozzies reign. Jo brings discipline and a sound structure and consistency of selection and a sound game plan where he focuses a lot on ball retention skills, catch, pass etc That's what the Wallabies need.

[@london_to_the_bay]

I'm onboard. Let's go Joe... comes across as a genuine bloke. Can see the lads buying in ...

[@Bob-me8md]

Joe and David nucifora, wow. Best of luck to the two lads, great servants to Irish rugby

[@paula2954]

"I don't have the charisma Eddie has" ... that is one word for it I guess ... go well Joe!

[@JoeTheLion60]

Eddie the Emperor had no clothes...

[@footyfin]

Another term would be "personality disorder".

[@Jordan-du6fu]

Im an All blacks fan and i find this exciting he is the right man for the job congratulations aussie on getting a world class coach.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

No one asked you..who alblack,s😂😂😂😂

[@matthewburt1674]

A breath of fucking fresh air.

[@zarathustra8326]

So happy we got Jo and Peter!!

[@Joseph-wo3tr]

Gezzz you wallabies are lucky to get this man as your coach. We kiwis are blessed to have high quality coachs. As a kiwi I want ozzy to do well again

[@JackalOutdoors]

Great appointment for the wallabies. As an Englishman we need the Wallabies to be competitive on the world stage and even more so with the Lions Tour coming over next. Us POMS need the banter!!

[@pixelpotato4874]

Hopefully you can make the Rugby Championship something worth watching,good luck to the Wallabies and Joe Schmidt

[@loki_of_earth]

IMO, the Wallabies were on the right track with Dave Rennie. This will likely put them back on that track. Nice time to take over the team as they've underperformed recently and Joe Smit will look like a magician.

[@gus-qj2mp]

absolute dribble. Rennie had a 31% win record and that was dropping by the week.

[@loki_of_earth]

And Sir Alex Feguson was one loss away from being sacked at the start of his Man Utd tenure. If you're stat driven Eddie Jones is probably still your guy.

[@gus-qj2mp]

@@loki_of_earth Eddie still has a 18% better win percentage as Wallabies coach than Rennie....says a lot doesnt it? I do love your made up Sir Alex comment though...

[@CryptoZillian]

​@@gus-qj2mpEddie only won against Georgia and Portugal. He lost all the other games.

[@gus-qj2mp]

@@CryptoZillian and? his win rate in his last 9 games was the same as Rennies last 9.

[@marksharman8029]

Kiwi here. Congratulations, Joe is a good man.

[@HeeniKeke]

Fantastic news for Wallabies…Joe is incredible and wish only the best for him and the team…lotta love from over the ditch

[@barrygormley]

There'll always be some naysayers but the changes and improvements that Joe Schmidt and David Nucifora implimented in irish rugby can not be overstated. Fantastic signings for Australian rugby.

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

As a South African- really need to get Australian rugby back to the heydays, essential for the game’s future - if the Lions tour is one sided it will be very damaging for the game. Message to Australia- you have quality management and coaches - it’s now on the players at every level, their families, the public and media to now pitch up and pitch in - rugby is a lifestyle and culture, immerse yourselves and bring your legendary competitiveness

[@Andy_M986]

It starts at the top, accountability doesn't seem to filter to the top for Rugby Australia.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Excited for Wallaby Rugby. Kia ora from New Zealand.

[@yorkymc]

AW Joe good to see your still about and doing well ,lets look forward to good Rugby God Bless Irish man and Fan

[@longshot6566]

Rugby Australia support this man through it all and take his advice to guide the game forward. He has more experience than all of you combined

[@johnadams20132013]

As a Irish Rugby fan its a brillant brilliant move by Australia to get Joe Schmidt as Australia's head coach he did well with Leinster and Ireland and in his role as assistant with Clermont and with the Abs. hes a quality coach Joe is. Always liked him as a person

[@mauricemunoz242]

He’s all wrong for us …!!! And you have to be Australian to understand that… we set up our teams differently… besides he came across non committed with that comment at the beginning about 18 months and then he’d be quiet happy to pass it on plus joe has very important commitments at home which became an issue at the end of his time with Ireland

[@gergemini2993]

As an Irishman I must say I'm as the Aussie's would say 'SUPER STOKED " 😂 with this appointment. I'm a big Joe fan nothing but love for him and what he did for Irish rugby. As for the wallabies it's been sad to see their decline but all teams for through a bad patch and bounce back and no better man than Joe to revive them! The Lions 🦁 tour is now looking very promising and competitive. Good luck to Joe and the wallabies.🏉👍

[@andrewmakin8151]

stoked is not an aussie term, it’s a surfing term.

[@paulnash5500]

I wish Joe and his team all the best. It sounds like a great management team. Hopefully they’ll be aloud to do what’s necessary for Aussie Rugby. He did a brilliant job with Ireland, bringing them up to a level with the big boys. Best of luck, but not against Ireland. 👏🏆🏉

[@BadNewsBrowning]

Genuinely excited. Great appointment.

[@mcgusto8040]

As an all blacks supporter through & through....Wallabies, you're so lucky to have this guy. He's taken Ireland to the top of the world. He's beaten the All Blacks on multiple occasions as an Irish coach and it scares me to think that he could very well do the same with the Wallabies....So Trust the effing process. Let Jo and his team install the necessary systems to get you where you need to be, and just be bloody patient. Wella. It wont happen over night, but it will happen

[@punafaavae6390]

All the best new coaches and Australia Rugby

[@paulhmull]

Irish fan here. Great great coach for Ireland and Leinster. He'll get the house in order for the Wallabies. Youve a young team, he'll get the firing for you. Great appointment. Joes a gentleman

[@tvpc3194]

why do irish fans have to say the are from ireland in every comment ?

[@paulhmull]

@@tvpc3194 It maybe overkill but not just Irish fans use it. Seen it lots in URC (leinster) or WC (country) adds some context I suppose

[@markmacken1]

​@@tvpc3194As an irish man, i think you are right we do unnecessarily announce who we are for no reason.

[@georgesikimeti2184]

So ,the australian running with the ball mentality gives way to boring forward attacks with the goal kicking as the reward,well wait and see!

[@Swannyjoe464]

Coming from an All Blacks supporter, I'm really excited for the wallabies. For the sake of Southern Hemisphere Rugby i am confident he will make the wallabies competitive and feared again. Go Joe!!

[@8weapons]

Lessss goooo wallabies!! Hope he gets the support he needs!

[@joeybillhefrie7212]

Aussie has world class players/athletes and having JOE in the coaching mix just makes me dam excited. And im a friggen kiwi. 🌿👌👌👌

[@onlookervb]

Could be the turning point for Australia he took a bang average irish team to new heights and built systems that are still used

[@MrRoryG]

This is exactly what AU needs, not just Joe but Nucifora and Horne too. Great personnel in place to kick start the Wallabies resurgence. 2 years is the right length as well, nice crescendo with the Lions tour then let another coach drive it on to the WC in 4 years. As someone who'll be supporting the Lions it makes that series a whole lot more exciting, mentor meets student once again. Farrell owes him one 🙂

[@billymack333]

Up the Wallabies. The have a proud history. They have been the best. A lot, especially late 80s to early 2000s. They produced some of the greatest on the day teams ever. Bring Larkham mentor ship into the fold. An insanely intense competitor. Never gave up. Ever !!

[@joanlarkin7808]

Good Luck Joe from Irish and Leinster fan.

[@marksworld1965]

Razor v Rassie v Joe v Andy , now this is going to be very, very interesting. Brace for impact.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

With all the negatively surrounding laws/rules. This is a breath of fresh air.

[@TW-mc9wk]

The right man at the right time. Congratulations Wallabies

[@bluesdude8619]

He really is the right man no matter what the media and fans think. I truly hope he succeeds making the Wallabies great again. We’ll be watching and waiting across the ditch

[@peterclark6290]

What Australian Rugby needs is a serious discussion on what is *Wallaby Rugby.* To my mind it has been a huge distraction that could only be applied to that great period when a truly extraordinary group of players came together, a once in a century alignment of the stars; and not some ideal state that reflects poorly on current players, coaches, support staff, management and we fans. As Robbie Deans used to say, _play what's in front of you_ and add _knowing fully what's behind you._ I.e. ruck speed is Rugby gold, always play straight, take what you're given and work like you've never worked in your life. Have a lot of fun Joe and Welcome.

[@ArindamSen901]

The rugby world badly needs Wallabies. Once a powerhouse of rugby, nowadays probably seen nowhere. The admin needs to adapt a strong structure across the rugby parameter of Australia.

[@Waywind420]

I think they'd do well to cut at least 1 super rugby team and condense existing talent into more competitive squads. It will only marginally help but every bit counts. Under 20's talents like Jorgensen should be prioritised to represent under 20's instead of the national side. Imagine an under 20's player who has both super rugby and world cup squad experience and imagine how that calibre of player would inspire the other under 20's guys to match him. Australia's streamlined 4 franchises should also be required to cap 3 u20 prospects each year so that the u20's national squad has a dozen guys with super rugby experience. Success in under 20's translates to the winning mindset we've seen with NZ, France, Ireland and South African players.

[@michaelfeast9869]

Yes but do we need the Rugby community....no.

[@swanndri88]

You need continuity. Have 3 super teams. Build combinations at super level

[@michaelfeast9869]

@@swanndri88 there's no community in South Australia. It's non existent. We are part of Australia too. We're ignored

[@mamoersebaas2654]

😂the world rugby don't need the wallabies .don't be so entitled.😢no one cares about the wallabies demise ..😅

[@killerangel4613]

Smartest decision by an aussie this year ! Well done, if we didn’t have Razor we’d be in trouble in NZ. Australia are going to be dangerous and definitely a better team moving forward under Joe.

[@Osprey6m]

Class act, lucid, down to earth and realistic. No politics. Refreshing.

[@kirkclearidge7616]

All about creating good connections with people and if you have the right coaches you'll definitely have a team that will stand with you for many years to come 😊

[@BrigidPennock]

Great news, now Australia Rugby let him do his job with our young team. Marvellous Choice.

[@Yung_Capo]

Trust the Process Australia

[@tuhuster]

Exciting for the Wallabies

[@rizzmain2232]

Very tactical move by the aussies. Definitely worth all the money's

[@waasm1th543]

As an Irish man, I endorse Joe as the next Oz coach! Rugby wins today.

[@nzhard1]

Congratulations, Joe, on your appointment!

[@craigharding-z8s]

All blacks fan. Dam shame Razor couldn’t include him. Here come Australia Brilliant move for them

[@philliproberts7294]

Yes give them a couple of years and might even have the cup back unfortunately

[@dahrealiss]

This is awesome news for the Wallabies especially after the Eddie Jones fiasco. As a NZ’er I hope they can get back to their former greatness

[@MadVill04]

Good on ya matua joe 👏🏽

[@nz.co_2332]

Abs fan here Gud luck Joe hopefully he's Australia's anser he's a very gud coach our lost there gain tbh Australia you've always gone for Kiwi coaches Joe could be the anser if not yous have alot of gud Coaches gud luck Wallabies ❤

[@lehiharris7307]

Was really hoping Razor was going to keep Joe as an assistant just because of this. The Wallabies will again become title contenders once again. Joe is da man.

[@josephlahood6793]

Good luck brother ,You'll need it 🎉

[@hughobrien4964]

Well done Aussie great choice he is a brilliant coach

[@thisarfingai]

"I've seen these players play, but I don't know who they are, and I reckon (that) getting to know who they are is as important as how they play". Congratulations Rugby Australia - you landed a bloody good coach. Let's get behind the Wallabies and all get to know who these young men are.

[@strekk1486]

The 2yr contract, probably had some attraction for Australia, but really i think its more Joe. If ue goes in there and its a mess like a 6-8yr project, 2yrs gives him a chance to exit. Joe always speaks well, hes a great coach, lots of players do get on board with him - but trust me he's incredibly calculating in what he says to the media in these interviews. The man single-handedly changed the way Kiwis pronounce the word 'Ireland', thats a mark of the power he has..

[@jimmyhoran7629]

With joe there now most of the Irish community in Australia will go to the games 🙌

[@patricknaera]

As a Black supporter, I am excited for Australia's next steps forward with Joe given his experience, professionalism, and the type of person he is. I agree with the two-year tenure and re-evaluate from that point given this fix will require time, close monitoring, patience, and faith that things will improve. I have always been in the position that Australia has a player base and talent pool.

[@togatuimaualuga1153]

Love Aussie thanks for the right move ,❤

[@Mr-man_png]

Unlike other NZ coaches who coached the Wallabies and ruined the team, the Wallabies are fortunate that Joe Schmidt spent most of his time in Europe.

[@SuperEdge67]

How did either of the NZ coaches of the past ruin the team anymore than those 🤡s Eddie Jones or Michael Cheika.

[@georgesikimeti2184]

John Schmidt will teach the wallabies how to play like the all blacks,need an Australian coach badly and not another kiwis retro!

[@SuperEdge67]

@@georgesikimeti2184 If they play like the All Blacks they might actually win a few games.

[@georgesikimeti2184]

@@SuperEdge67more like not winning any game at all!

[@jameslovering9158]

Great choice and good for the sport !

[@cameronjohns8639]

Joe is the man

[@jaytreeamdaf99]

Awesome 👍🏽💯 and that’s coming from a mate across the ditch 👍🏽✅

[@johne6479]

before you Kiwi hating Aussies start bashing Joe remember . .the last guy to walk out of the job (with less than a year at it) was an Aussie

[@andrewmakin8151]

what a loverly and relieving thing confident humility is, and what a change.

[@willtekata1763]

Wow. That's different to an Eddie Jones press conference. Let's see what happens at Bledisloe cup time b

[@georgesikimeti2184]

Eddie Jones destroyed rugby in Australia to the last bolt,mimicking crocodile Dundee to fool nobody!!

[@fionnmcloughlin4349]

I really hope Joe does a good job with Australia because as an Irish fan I really feel sorry for Australia going from one of the teams in world from 90s and early 00s to not getting out of the pools 25 years later. Even in RWC 2015 they reached final. 8 years they have gone down hill significantly. The past while they have lost to tier 2 teams. I'm sorry Australia but at the moment I count Australia as tier 2 team. If Joe can improve Australia significantly like he did for Ireland beating all blacks for 1 time ever in 2016 and winning grand slam in 2018 Australia will do well if Joe does hard work for Australia like he did for Ireland. But I really think for Australia's own good I think Joe should get a lot of the really good players playing in the northern hemisphere in Japan, France and England. And he should also try and get players like Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper back into the squad too.

[@bytejourneycodes]

There needs to be a discussion about the overall rugby situation in Australia. Things like why the decline needs to be discussed. AFL/NRL popularity vs Rugby union popularity needs to be discussed. Because Australia is not going to be a successful team again if it does not get support from it's own people. During the last world cup I did not see one Australian rugby union supporter, not few, I did not see one, and me coming from South Africa being used to things like bok Friday, I found it quite weird, but mostly sad. A look at grass roots needs to be done. What rugby is offered at the schools, is it union or league? Just ask the question first, why the decline. Without a good strategy from the bottom all the way up, these "interim coaches" are just going to fail over and over again. Nobody is going to fix a building with it's foundations are shattered.

[@andrewcowman8731]

He revolutionised Irish rugby & from grassroots up he instilled a great legacy. Australia needs someone like him to rebuild a fantastic sport & sporting nation after a sad decline. As long as we still beat ye!!!

[@jules9123]

Fresh of breath air Joe. All the best with the new appointment. I’m a more positive Wallaby fan today

[@PeterGay-kt8km]

I have a feeling,Joe was left out of the current ABs set up for a reason,NZ needs a strong Wallabies rugby side.😁

[@mathewsamuela8950]

Dave Rennie was a good coach too.

[@Bon-u2w]

And Robbie Deans as well. Third Kiwi to be handed the poisoned chalice? Hopefully not!

[@philliproberts7294]

Exactly Robbie Deans was coaching against the best All black team I've ever seen that's 60 years watching All black Rugby and Dave Rennie was on the right path

[@Siaosi-l1d]

...NEW zealand rugby brains benefitting the whole world again

[@rw9854]

Schmidt will be good and I wish Aus every success as world rugby needs a competitive Aus. The business speak waffle from Waugh though is so typically Aussie. “Trust across our system” x100. Hopefully Schmidt can cut through the waffle and empty talk and focus on doing a good job.

[@nevillebooysen4740]

Time to Deliver Wallabies! Schimdt definitely one of the best! Now over to the most important assets:The players!WC 2027/B Lions 2025 is begging! 'Go Wallabies go!'

[@dcaotearoa]

Be grateful Australia has so much to offer by way of athletes and prestige because that boardroom needs to be left out at sea, kind of like the boardroom at the NZRU 😂😂 Good luck fellas, us kiwis love to bag ya but know how dangerous you lot are.

[@SeanLarkan]

Refreshing to see the contra-distinction between the communication styles and actual styles of Eddie & and Joe; nice result for the Wallabies. Be interesting to see if he retains/brings back some of the guys Eddie unceremoniously dumped.

[@AHuri505]

Good luck wallabies

[@adampearson5142]

Joe against Andy come the lions tour has the student become the master ?

[@jjhkm]

Impressive guy

[@FiachnaG]

Great decision for the Ozzies

[@Br0wnCh3]

7:52

[@richard_1111]

'Hit and run' What a ridiculous take on what he had just said.

[@dylanwebster8587]

I agree Joe schmidt a good thing for the wallabies going forward but Australia mad a huge mistake getting rid of Dave Rennie he was building the depth of Australia rugby if they stayed with Dave through 23 world cup the wallabies would have easily made the semifinals then who knows how could they could be by 2027

[@maxwellmakiru2960]

I’m an All Blacks fan living in Australia (even though I support the Waratah’s). I think it’s great to see Joe take on the Wallabies Coaching role. Would also be good if David Nucifora was an assistant coach, and maybe groom Stephen Larkam as a future coach for Australia. I think RA are heading in the right direction and will regain that never-die attitude again. I also believe Australia plays its best rugby by applying constant sustainable pressure, waiting very patiently to strike. I can say with respect it was amazing to observe but frustrating when they beat us. We need the Wallabies to be great again. Any Thoughts?

[@matthewobrien2066]

Seems like an honest kiwi bloke, as they all are. He wont last 2 years, we will not win a world cup with this bloke...

[@jamesh2650]

Rugby is dying in Australia. It's traditional rugby demographic is dying. The days of winning world cups are over, at least with a home grown Australian team. We're good at importing coaches and players though.

[@vesitagoiaega3891]

I’m worry now that Bledisloe will find his way back to Aussie.😂😂😂😂

[@kirkclearidge7616]

That'll shock the All Blacks 😂

[@hwrh51]

While Schmidt is a good pick for Australia, 2yrs is an insult to a seasoned international coach,it still seems like AUS mgmt are still too frightened to commit long-term.Having said all that as an AB's supporter I hope the Wallabies return to their previous glory days of fierce rivalry with the AB's, Springboks and Los Puma's (forget International coaches, AUS has coaches galore, every coach started from scratch,your style is unique) .Can't wait for the Lions game Adelaide 2025 against an AUS/NZ combination team ,I'll be there come hell or high water🤪🤠☻🤪🤠☻

[@hwrh51]

Just listened to the whole interview,seems like Joe is going to monitor and encourage AUS coaching talent,which is a good thing .

[@roddyscott9498]

He has a son at home in NZ that needs a lot of care...I think for both parties if its a success he will continue to the RWC.

[@danharley7519]

He's here to show Larkham what to do for when he takes over.

[@kirkclearidge7616]

Rest of the coaching setup should be all Australian that will allow for joe to teach them more experience in certain areas that will give the Wallabies the discipline the cohesion the consistency and a more proud team that can face anyone and win 😊

[@moronicdooshbaggery756]

Hope the players can perform for him If Joe can't do it,then aussie rugby is gone for good

[@TC-sm8rc]

Time will tell, but we are hearing the same things from all supporters when dingo, rennie and jones came on board.. here we go again lol

[@Cssssssst]

This will make the championship interesting. I predict the All blacks and the wallabies to both violate the Springboks

[@mamoersebaas2654]

Speaking like a true Aussie .So humble .Always thinking 🤔 the Aussie way is the superior way . rather first get your house in order mate .Get your systems in place and hopefully you'll prosper . Currently your rugby nation is Crap ....non existent.Bledisloe being in NZ for more than 2decades and the WC even longer .Macho talk is cheap mate ...

[@rooftile883]

​@@mamoersebaas2654You took the bait.

[@oshead]

One of only a few guys who can fix the Wallabies. Hope he succeeds.

[@seanmcleay6308]

fingers crossed.........

[@sonitakinui00275]

Great choice Wallabies to totally rebuild the trust especially with the players. The crap that those World Cup players were dragged through was disgusting and absolutely cruel to the players and the Australian supporters. The next 2 years being guided by Joe and Peter will definitely help The Wallabies along with their proud loyal supporters and RA. But it will also help prepare them all for the next Rugby World Cup under the Coaching leadership whom I think would definitely be the right Coach for the Country of Australia. And who do I think should be the Australian Coach prior to the next World Cup? Steven Larkin of course.

[@andrewgirdlestone7607]

Is that Phil Waugh?

[@shizzlemysizzle]

All Blacks need a strong Wallabies team, and I have an upset this year against the ABs

[@pcoppleman]

Its about how the states come together collectively. Becuase its functioned on a selfish basis that hasnt created clear parhways for players and coaches. Hopefully this will trigger what should of happened 20 years ago.

[@craiggrooby8422]

Lets go back a bit. Dave Rennie apparently was not media friendly enough. Yep that was the line banded about for his removal. Now no offence to Joe, but he is not exactly the best media personality. So it’s a uturn for ARB. All the best to Joe, he’s the best signing Oz rugby could make. Gee i hope he has a long hard talk with Dave.

[@gus-qj2mp]

Rennies issue was he presented like an uneducated trucker who couldnt dress himself.

[@philliproberts7294]

Already has talked to Dave