‘Never been so unprepared’: Reality hits new Wallabies coach ahead of maiden assignment

Staff WritersNew Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt concedes he’s never been so “underprepared” as he remains without a clear idea of his first team let alone a potential captain just nine days out from the opening Test against Wales and even after a four-day camp in Brisbane with his maiden squad .

But the recent coming together of his hand-picked crew, plenty with Wallabies experience and plenty without, have left the 58-year-old, who has coached around the world with great success, “daunted” by the project in front of him. Having spent 18 months with the All Blacks coaching staff, as well as with Ireland, Schmidt has a good track record in winning.

“It’s the bit of the job that I really enjoy, and I’ve enjoyed the enthusiasm of the players,” he said.

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