WALLABIES: Joe Schmidt press conference

[@brendandevoy8178]

I’m from Ireland 🇮🇪 and your lucky to have this man . What he done for Ireland was beyond measure. A legend of a coach. He was a national treasure over here .

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Well I'm saddened we couldn't keep him in NZ.

[@avrilgardiner9111]

Springboks fan here. Would love to see the Wallabies at their cteative best again.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

As an AB fan, I can't remember, when that was.

[@DA-xm6hq]

All blacks fan here.. love the Wallabies 👍

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

We don,t like ye😂😂😂fact

[@ajaylal5892]

He sounds like a very grounded coach. Exactly what the Wallabies need. Set realistic expectations

[@Albert_Br]

A press conference where you cant hear half the questions. Journalism 2024.

[@stevelamb6836]

Good to see the rise of Aussie Rugby about to happen again. The Rugby world needs the Aussies to be competitive, and this coach will help achieve that.

[@stuarttane4347]

Already happening in Super rugby Players showing some top skill ATM... He's got some decent players to choose from

[@7884golfguru]

Yep I agree

[@Baz502]

The world doesn't owe Australia anything. Nor do they need them to be good, sure they haven't been good for 20 years

[@PeterGay-kt8km]

We’re in the world would you get a more honest and genuine man? And awesome coach.

[@theriddler5601]

From a South African Stormers supporter, Joe is undoubtedly one of the best coaches in the world and of all time so for the Wallabies to have him means that they will be back on their feet eventually and be an absolutely formidable opponent to anyone. I know that he is only contracted until the Lions tour but for the sake of the sport we should all hope he stays on until the 2027 World Cup!

[@SeamusDunmaggotin]

luv this bloke, he's right at the crux of the future of our game in the southern hemisphere, there's some incredible talent waving their hands, I'm so amped for this years rugby. Nervous and excited, supers has been epic, best in ages, can't wait for the tests to kick on, Rugby eh.

[@ManaBlack208]

Yeah super has been alot better than previous years and seeing aussie playing well has increased the excitement levels aussie rugby seems to come right b4 lions tours im not sure tho if it will transfer to victories against the ABs

[@SeamusDunmaggotin]

@@ManaBlack208 We do like them to think they're doing well, lol, nah they got some real go forward, I remember the last time the Wallabies had their heads up, it wasn't fun, gonna make for a great Bledisloe eh

[@ManaBlack208]

@@SeamusDunmaggotin I would like to see the wallabies get a victory ova the ABs this year nows the time ABs are vulnerable at da mo

[@SeamusDunmaggotin]

@@ManaBlack208 Oh, nah, wouldn't go that far, that'd mean a loss, to Aussie, may have to disagree with there. Nows the chance for the next tranche to get a crack, it's gonna be a cracker year, no doubt.

[@richardparkinson8651]

Big admirer of Joe,hope he brings the wallabies back up to a competitive level

[@SeanLarkan]

Breath of fresh air for Aussie rugby & a VERY WISE DECISION getting this fine bloke & superlative coach on board at this crucial moment (bok supporter) for Aussie rugby. No team will now be able to take the Wallabies lightly.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

What were your thoughts when Deans and Rennie were appointed? It's not about the coach.

[@moetee9291]

Kia orana Joe Schmidt ...awesome and loving your Pathways forward for the Wallabies...admiring your answers ... looking forward to when our international rugby kicks off in June

[@beamishpirikahu3145]

I really want to see Aussie strong again, absolutely hated when they dominated the Bledisloe cup, but the tension during those games was awesome, hopefully Smitty will be able to bring that back with Australia's rising talents.

[@conorharris2451]

Irish fan here. if there's a man who can turn around Australia's rugby fortunes it's Joe Schmidt. good luck Wallabies!

[@helpingaccount3116]

I'm from space, and you are lucky to have this man. What he has done for Alian rugby was beyond measure 😒

[@niallsheehan474]

Don’t fart in that suit

[@davykins]

Alien , im from the space grammar police ... Alien , write it ten times

[@thewielloyd988]

@@davykinsI always imagined the grammar police would know “I’m” requires an apostrophe and that a comma comes directly after a word, not with a space in between.

[@davykins]

@@thewielloyd988 ha ha ...touche .. il (I'l) have you know good Sir , the grammar police are above the law ...

[@odripga]

Don't forget the acute accent ! How cute is that? Touché

[@7884golfguru]

A B fan here,beware of my adopted country,Australia will not back down,Anzacs brothers finest test ❤️

[@nepiahemopo1702]

We've always been aware bro.

[@pixelpotato4874]

I'm a Hurricanes supporter,went down to Canberra with an Aussie mate who has membership tickets.Outstanding performance from the Brumbies 😭, hopefully some of these boys can gel with the other States to create a gun Wallabies side,I think you've got the Right coach in Schmidt,all the best, hopefully it's a cracking Bledisloe Cup Series 🙏👍

[@matthewdevereux952]

Joe is close to professor status on the footy field. As a kiwi, I really hope and believe he can raise the Wallabies to where they can be and where we all want them to be. Best of luck, Joe and the entire squad.

[@Goneinthehead]

I truly hope he does a good job with them. They are needed and it’s important for the game. The lions test needs to be competitive for the competition.

[@jameslovering9158]

Going to be great with 2 new coaches in ABs and Wallabies. We should see fresh sides and tactics.

[@julianbristow3466]

He ain't no Eddie Jones . . . . thank God! Exciting times ahead for Australian Rugby with this man in charge.

[@dmazingi]

As an abs fan I'm bloody worried having this guy against us. But happy to have the wallabies firing

[@rodeo4786]

Nzder personally i think it's a great shame we lost Joe post WC but a huge positive for Australia Rugby re the Wallabies already Super.Rugby is showcasing some top tier talent over the ditch and Joe does have Respect and a serious Reputation time is on his side and I won't be surprised

[@markrutherford6010]

Joe Schmidt is brilliant coach.Australia will improve big time this year. Joe calls it how he sees it.Australia has got some talent.They just need some consistency. Mike Cron is legend when comes to scrummaging.Australia is getting the foundations right.

[@hotbeefymcd8162]

It doesn't take long for Joe to get a team cooking. Get ready for the Aussie comeback

[@Sanstorm210]

No bullshit coach I’m a kiwi - and proud he’s coaching across the Tasman - Australia with Razor Robinson in charge of the All Blacks- watch these two guys change the way the game will be played - speed Skill Aggression and above all Brains by 2027 RWC they’ll be a new anthem played at all games involving Australia and New Zealand- “Who let the Dogs out” woof woof woof woof ha ha ha ha

[@Cssssssst]

Make the Bledisloe cup great again.

[@colinfuller6361]

Would love to see the Wallabies competitive again, but not too competitive! 😂

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Kiwi here. I think Joe could make positive medium term change for the Wallabies for the next four years. His selection and coaching is top draw. Securing Mike Cron is huge.

[@frankmercury2833]

Australian here. I really hope Joe can get some good consistency out of the wallabies.

[@user-dm6fg8co1x]

This makes the SH way stronger. AUS rugby, you are super blessed, don't stuff this up, again.

[@user-md2kw5gf8b]

Next coach please step up and receive the poison chalice 😂

[@pcoppleman]

He's non comital, but stating facts of basic things we know needs to happen. Hopefully he can bring in a mindset of quite confidence and intelligent game play.Like we had many moons ago.

[@i_tearespect8190]

Can never understand why Australia doesn't get a coach from within Australia. Australian rugby just keeps going backwards. GREAT COACH BUT Top tier nations surely have a pool of great coaches from within.

[@rodeo4786]

Keeps going backwards..u .may not realize it now if anyone can unlock the potential and redirect into a no-joke outfit it's this guy uz are lucky to have his experience ask Ireland ask the All blacks.

[@user-ym5dm9xd5w]

Just hope Rugby Australia support Joe. Cause they didnt support the other kiwi coaches like Robby Dean's and Dave Rennie. Just seems like they don't really want a Kiwi coach. But its the best thing that can happen to Australian Rugby. Kiwis know Rugby.

[@richardscanlan3419]

Absolutely.They trashed both Deans and Rennie.Maybe Schmidt will be third time lucky...

[@mountainman9145]

The southern hemisphere rugby administrators need to accept that the best players will chase the money in the northern hemisphere competitions. To turn your back on those players does not make any sense at all.

[@richardscanlan3419]

ofc,we could just pick players from overseas,and then watch our domestic game completelty die as it is completely destroyed.NZ,for example,has in excess of 700 players plying their trade offshore,and that has diminished the quality of their overall game. If it's inevitable that oz,and eventually NZ adopt that policy,then I believe the game will be finished there.Economically,as you say,the north has all the money,so the SH rugb y will eventually succumb to the northern dollar.And when it does,we're finished.

[@hankgoldenshaft]

I hope the Wallabies get better and I hope they don’t. From an honest Kiwi.

[@albertvanlingen7590]

As die Springbokke nie die jaar die Champions Cup wen nie met daai ander spanne op hul swakste nou nie dan weet ek nie meer nie. Die Oz nuwe afrigter is soos hul eie Rassie, hy is baie goed en uitgeslape. Go Cheetahs.

[@slickmcvick]

Ka mate

[@IHeartRugy-qk4xn]

He nailed it. NZ and AUS are really close and come together whenever we can, either in competitive areas or not, we will always socoalize. That being said-lets make a NZAUS Team and go on a Northern Tour.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

SA here definitely want to beat Aussie but the world really needs a good Aussie team. TheRWC was diminished without them.

[@rewihemara]

yellow and red cards useless refs and tmo fitness is taken out of the game with tmo stoppages our beautiful game never be the same again the winner will be decided by the team with the most players on the park Aussies have every chance to win the bledisloe this year.with Joe good luck we lost the world cup because richie couldnt nail a reasonable conversion and Jordy couldnt nail a long range penalty and Fozzie trained the team to try and win the game with players in the bin dumbest coach in abs history.Razors turn now lets just wait and see who he picks for his abs cant wait for bledisloe nga mihi.

[@calioti]

Let’s play rugby on the field and not in the board rooms. Joe’s the man for the Wallys

[@zuberhaniff2938]

It's damage control with anzac...it wasn't a bright idea pushing SA out of super rugby and then pleading with them to stay in the RC... Now a anzac got the world cup and they have an opportunity to prove their point namely anzac wants to play exciting rugby.. I'm all for that however don't let the referees get involved. U want to prove a point go for it but keep it clean.

[@marybrangan5870]

Good to see Joe back in great rugby form good for Aussie country we know his capabilities he proved to us in Ireland good luck Joe Leinster fan Peter

[@scottdawson1607]

Aussie rugby will be a hell of a lot better with Joe at the helm,from a kiwi in welly

[@tristanmckenzie1623]

Be good to see Australia lift to the standards again of the early 2000s when the rivalry between the ABs and Aussies was second to none