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Wallabies Blitz Italy in Schmidt's Swan Song
18 Jul
Summary
- Wallabies secured a dominant 57-10 victory over Italy.
- This win marked the end of Joe Schmidt's coaching era.
- The team achieved their first win of 2026 in emphatic style.
The Wallabies delivered a dominant performance, defeating Italy 57-10 in Perth, marking a successful conclusion to Joe Schmidt's coaching tenure. This victory ended a six-game losing streak and offered a promising glimpse of the team's potential for the 2027 World Cup.
Australia exploded out of the blocks, scoring 19 unanswered points within the first 12 minutes through tries from Josh Canham, Tom Wright, and Brandon Paenga-Amosa. Despite a brief Italian response, the Wallabies maintained their aggressive attack, with Canham scoring his second try before Angus Bell and Len Ikitau extended the lead to 38-5 at halftime.
The second half saw Italy score a converted try, making it 38-10. However, the Wallabies responded decisively, with Canham completing his hat-trick and Ben Donaldson adding a late try to seal the comprehensive win. This marked Australia's first victory of 2026, instilling hope for the future of the team.
