Rugby-Kiss, Schmidt aiming for seamless transition in Wallabies role in 2026

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v Australia - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 9, 2024 Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Les Kiss said he expected a seamless transition into the Wallabies coaching role when he succeeds New Zealander Joe Schmidt next July, little more than a year out from the 2027 World Cup on home soil.

The former rugby league international was confirmed as Wallabies coach-in-waiting on Wednesday but he will first see out his three-year contract at the Queensland Reds after Schmidt agreed to extend his reign by another nine months.