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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii poses during a media opportunity at Nine HQ to announce a new broadcast deal between Rugby Australia and Nine, on April 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

This is the Wallabies squad Schmidt should select to play the Lions

Joe Schmidt is about to select his Wallabies squad - here are the 23 players he should pick.

  • Paul Cully

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The arrival of Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is good news for the Waratahs.

The trouble with Taniela Tupou

Can Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt trust the big prop to keep his cool during the British and Irish Lions tour?

  • Paul Cully
Waratahs prop Taniela Tupou will come off the bench.

‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

  • Jonathan Drennan
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 21: James O’Connor of the Crusaders during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium, on February 21, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 21: James O’Connor of the Crusaders during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium, on February 21, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

He hasn’t played a Test for three years. But Joe Schmidt just kept this veteran’s Lions dream alive

James O’Connor last played for the Wallabies in 2022, but coach Schmidt appears to have left the door open to a stunning recall for the British & Irish Lions series.

  • Tom Decent
Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss, the current and future Wallabies coaches.

Bad cop, good cop: How the Schmidt-Kiss combination could remake the Wallabies

It’s the differences - not the similarities - between Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss that could really benefit the national team.

  • Paul Cully
Current Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt (L) and incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss.

An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?

The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure, but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.

  • Iain Payten
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Les Kiss and Joe Schmidt

Schmidt to stay on as Wallabies coach until 2026 as part of Kiss handover

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has extended his contract and will take the national side on the Spring Tour as part of a handover to his successor Les Kiss.

  • Iain Payten and Tom Decent
James O’Connor is swamped by Crusaders teammates after his winning kick.

The selection loophole that could help James O’Connor stage an incredible Wallabies comeback

The 64-Test veteran continued his impressive season by nailing a match-winning kick for the Crusaders, and adding to calls for him to meet the Lions.

  • Iain Payten
'Not everything's a fairytale': Michael Cheika

Cheika meets with Waugh as search for next Wallabies coach heats up

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika took Australia to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final. Could he be the shock choice to replace Joe Schmidt and go one better in 2027?

  • Iain Payten
Jamie Joseph narrowly missed out to Scott Robertson for the All Blacks job.

Wallabies would be unwise to rule out a foreign coach. Here are five of the best

If the next Wallabies coach flops, an Australian passport or an Akubra isn’t going to shield him from criticism.

  • Paul Cully

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