Australia 'should thank its lucky stars' for methodical Kiwi Schmidt
The new Wallabies coach has the essential ingredients to succeed across the Tasman Sea.
Nick Bishop was rugby analyst/advisor to Graham Henry (1999-2003) and Mike Ruddock (2004-2006) with Wales. He has worked with Stuart Lancaster for England (2012-2015), Leinster (2016-2022) and currently for Racing 92 in France’s Top 14. Three of his four rugby books have shortlisted for, or won national sports book awards.
The new Wallabies coach has the essential ingredients to succeed across the Tasman Sea.
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