Wallabies hoping Ireland clash lights the fuse for Schmidt’s farewell tour
The Wallabies faced Ireland on Saturday in Sydney, marking the beginning of coach Joe Schmidt's farewell tour. Schmidt, who led the team to 11 wins in 28 Tests, hopes to close his tenure with victories against top-ranked opponents as the team prepares for the 2027 World Cup. Australia aims to improve their current world ranking of No 8.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 15:30 UTC
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