Joe Schmidt to Step Down as Wallabies Coach

Joe Schmidt will step down as Wallabies coach after the Rugby Championship, citing his desire to spend more time with his family in New Zealand. Schmidt has been credited with improving the Wallabies' performance following a disappointing 2023 World Cup campaign, but Rugby Australia now needs to find a new head coach. Michael Cheika, a former Wallabies coach, is considered a potential candidate to succeed Schmidt. Despite stepping down, Schmidt may stay in an advisory role if his successor agrees.