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Wallabies Aim for Winning Farewell for Coach Schmidt Against Italy

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Coach Joe Schmidt is managing his final match for the Wallabies against Italy in Perth.
  • Schmidt's tenure has been marked by inconsistency, with a win-loss record of 11 wins in 30 tests.
  • A victory would provide a positive farewell, avoiding the worst winning percentage for a Wallabies coach in the professional era.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is set to manage his final game for the team on Saturday, facing Italy in Perth. This match marks the end of a transitional period for the Australian rugby team, with Les Kiss expected to take over coaching duties soon.

Schmidt's legacy as Wallabies boss is complicated by a challenging win-loss record. He has secured 11 victories in 30 tests, and a defeat against Italy would mean he finishes with the lowest winning percentage of any Wallabies coach in the professional era.

Schmidt took charge following the Wallabies' disappointing performance in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, inheriting a squad struggling with confidence. Despite notable wins, such as the victories against the Springboks and England in recent years, consistency has been a persistent issue, with the team losing nine of their last 10 matches.

A win against Italy would offer Schmidt a positive note to conclude his time as coach, providing a much-needed morale boost for the team and its supporters.

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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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