Wallabies look to end Rugby Championship on high with turbulent times ahead | Jack Snape

Australia's focus may be on beating the All Blacks on Saturday but R360 upheaval is looming and a change of coach just months away

The Wallabies' hopes for an unlikely Rugby Championship triumph are hanging by a thread ahead of their final match against the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday, and despite looming international upheaval the Australians are trying not to look further ahead.

The final home Test for 2025 is followed by a trip to Japan and then Europe – a spring tour that will demonstratethe level of improvement under coach Joe Schmidt, who will hand over the reins to Les Kiss next year. The rugby calendar changes next year due to the anticipated start of a nations cup, and the hibernation of the Rugby Championship due to alternative plans made by the Springboks and All Blacks.