Outgoing Wallabies coach Michael Cheika’s replacement, Joe Schmidt, reflects on his time as Australia’s Test rugby coach in comments made on his last day in the role. Across reports from The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Brisbane Times, Schmidt characterises the period as broadly successful, saying the team “got good” outcomes during his tenure. He also says Australia “never got near perfect,” indicating that while there were achievements, he still sees shortcomings that he did not fully resolve.
The articles agree that Schmidt’s remarks focus on a balance of performance and missed opportunities, presenting his final assessment of how the team performed under his coaching. They describe his reflections as a personal verdict on his overall impact, highlighting that regrets remain despite accomplishments during his time in charge. The sources do not present new match-specific details in the provided material, but they consistently frame the comments as a summative review delivered as he finishes the job.
