Donal Lenihan: Joe Schmidt handed his greatest challenge... resurrect Wallaby rugby

The former Ireland boss will be a familiar face when Andy Farrell leads the Lions south next year.

MAN AT WORK: Joe Schmidt poses for photographs outside the Rugby Australia headquarters following a press conference about his appointment. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Max Mason-Hubers

On the eve of another Six Nations tournament, the game itself needs to take stock. Almost 30 years into its professional existence, the problems are mounting.

The class action against World Rugby, the RFU and WRU by close on 300 former players suffering in retirement from the after effects of multiple concussions has massive repercussions for the game as a whole in a case likely to enter the public domain later this year.