In a significant move, Geoff Parling has completed Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s backroom lineup, marking the final addition ahead of the upcoming two Tests against Wales in July.
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The former England lock, now serving as the forwards coach with the Rebels at 40, brings his expertise to bolster Australia's preparations as they gear up to host the British & Irish Lions next year and set their sights on the 2027 World Cup.
This marks Parling's return to the national setup, having previously served as a Wallabies assistant under Dave Rennie during the 2020 Test season.
“It’s an honour to coach the Wallabies and to work alongside Joe and the coaching group he has put together,” said Parling.
“The events on the horizon for the Wallabies and Australian rugby represent an incredible opportunity for everyone involved in the game.”
Telegraph picks 2025 British & Irish Lions squad with Marcus Smith missing out
With the conclusion of the Six Nations, marked by England's resurgence and Ireland's triumphant performance once again, The Telegraph have revisited their squad predictions.
Check out who they selected below.
Props:
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
- Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Ellis Genge (England)
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
Ellis Genge, Captain of England during the Summer Nations Series Rugby match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on August 5, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Hookers:
- Dewi Lake (Wales)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
- Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
Locks:
- George Martin (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland)
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- Dafydd Jenkins (Wales)
- Scott Cummings (Scotland)
Back-row:
- Jac Morgan (Wales)
- Tommy Reffell (Wales)
- Ben Earl (England)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland)
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland)
- Ollie Chessum (England)
Ben Earl of England celebrates after winning during the Guinness Six Nations Match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on March 9th 2024. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Halfbacks:
- Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland)
- Tomos Williams (Wales)
- Alex Mitchell (England)
- Finn Russell (Scotland)
- George Ford (England)
- Jack Crowley (Ireland)
Finn Russell, Captain of Scotland Rugby during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Centres:
- Bundee Aki (Ireland)
- Ollie Lawrence (England)
- Garry Ringrose (Ireland)
- Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland)
Back-three:
- James Lowe (Ireland)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England)
- Mack Hansen (Ireland)
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
- Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland slips the tackle from Maro Itoje of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship, 127th Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 6 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
