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Schmidt's Exit and Wallabies' Struggles | Auckland News
Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies tenure is ending in turmoil, with a 19-loss record in 31 tests and an eighth-place world ranking — barely better than their nadir. Despite a late Nations Championship win over Italy, crushing home losses to Ireland and France left fans and players, including captain Harry Wilson, feeling let down. Schmidt’s attempts to inject fresh talent have been hampered by chronic depth issues, forcing debutants into key roles — often with disastrous results. Even veterans returned from retirement to plug holes, but the team’s inability to hold leads under pressure reveals fragile…
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