At long last, the Wallabies coaching picture is finally clear. But it was a long road to get there, and some players can feel rightly confused and frustrated with the process. Let's break it all down.

Queensland Reds boss to take over in mid-2026 after Joe Schmidt’s extended tenure, ensuring a smooth transition before the home World Cup.

Les Kiss said he expected a seamless transition into the Wallabies coaching role when he succeeds New Zealander Joe Schmidt next July, little more than a year out from the 2027 World Cup on home soil.