As Rugby Australia looks for a contingency plan should Joe Schmidt move on, well-regarded Reds coach Les Kiss has offered his thoughts on the situation.
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has declared he has “too much respect” for Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt to entertain the prospect of taking the Test reigns, as the code looks for contingency plans should the position become vacant.
The 60-year-old took the Reds to the quarterfinals last year - defeating New Zealand juggernauts the Highlanders, Crusaders and Chiefs - and leads 22 players who either donned the Wallabies’ colours or featured for Australia A in 2024.He also worked under Schmidt as an assistant when the pair spearheaded Ireland into an international powerhouse.
“I’m loving what I’m doing at the moment, me and the rest of the staff are in a place where we’re really driven and focused to do the best for the boys every day. That’s the thing we do to serve Rugby Australia.”
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