Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies until after the 2025 Rugby Championship to allow Rugby Australia time to recruit a replacement.

The decision Australian rugby fans expected, but still feared, was finally revealed on Thursday afternoon. So who is best placed to replace Joe Schmidt?

Joe Schmidt will leave his position as Australia head coach after this year’s Rugby Championship, leaving the Wallabies facing another search to fill the role two years out from hosting the Rugby World Cup.