Australia ended Joe Schmidt's time in charge on a high note with an emphatic 57-10 victory over Italy in the Nations Championship. The result gave Australia their first win of the campaign and capped the coach's final match with a commanding display.
The scoreline underlined Australia's control, with the side producing one of its strongest performances of the tournament. After searching for a breakthrough earlier in the competition, Australia found its rhythm against an Italy team that remains without a win.
For Schmidt, the result was a fitting finish to his stint with the Wallabies. The former Ireland head coach saw his team deliver a polished and clinical performance, closing his era with both a statement victory and a much-needed boost in momentum.
Italy, meanwhile, finished on the wrong end of another difficult outing. Australia took full advantage, turning their final Nations Championship appearance under Schmidt into a one-sided result that stood out as their best of the campaign.
