Andrew Conway: Joe Schmidt the ideal choice to take over as Australia head coach

Former Ireland boss Schmidt will succeed Eddie Jones as Australia boss up to at least the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour Down Under.

GO JOE: Virgin Media Park ambassador Andrew Conway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Andrew Conway believes Joe Schmidt is the ideal choice to turn Australia’s fortunes around following his appointment as Wallabies head coach.

Former Ireland boss Schmidt, who was named World Rugby coach of the year in 2018 after delivering a Six Nations Grand Slam for his third championship title in six years with the IRFU, will succeed Eddie Jones as Australia boss up to at least the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour Down Under.