Former Ireland coach Les Kiss set to replace Joe Schmidt as Australia boss - reports 

Governing body Rugby Australia confirmed there would be an announcement at a press conference in Sydney on Wednesday.

SEALED WITH A... Les Kiss is in line to take over the Wallabies. Picture: PA

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday but may not take on the role until the middle of next year, local media reported.

Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will be the Wallabies' fifth coach in six years and is expected to steer the team through to the 2027 World Cup on home soil.