Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies until after the 2025 Rugby Championship to allow Rugby Australia time to recruit a replacement.

The decision Australian rugby fans expected, but still feared, was finally revealed on Thursday afternoon. So who is best placed to replace Joe Schmidt?

October 4, 2025 will mark the final time Joe Schmidt coaches the Wallabies as he departs the position at the end of the Rugby Championship. The Kiwi-born Schmidt has only been in the role just over a year but his impact has been felt dramatically during his time.