Wallabies Show Resurgence Under Joe Schmidt Ahead of Lions Tour

Australia's rugby team has improved significantly in 2024 with a revamped playing style, but uncertainty looms over Schmidt's coaching future.

The Wallabies ended their 2024 season with a 6-7 record, a marked improvement from 2023's dismal 2-11 performance under Eddie Jones.
Head coach Joe Schmidt has transformed the team's style, emphasizing disciplined defense and a more dynamic attack, highlighted by wins over England and Wales on their Northern Hemisphere tour.
Players like Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini, and Len Ikitau have flourished under Schmidt, while new additions like Joseph Suaalii have added depth to the squad.
Rugby Australia is keen to extend Schmidt's contract beyond the 2025 British & Irish Lions series, but his decision hinges on family considerations and his son's medical needs.
The Wallabies are building momentum for the Lions tour and the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but challenges remain, particularly in their inconsistent scrum performance.