澳大利亚橄榄球队新主教练莱斯·基斯（Les Kiss）已于悉尼开始其执教生涯[1]。距离2027年橄榄球世界杯开幕仅余430天[1]，球队面临紧迫的备战时间窗口。在接下来的19场测试赛中，澳大利亚将首先于下月与日本队进行系列赛[1]，随后在2027年10月1日的世界杯首场比赛中对阵香港队[1]。
基斯为澳大利亚队引入了新的防守教练斯科特·麦克莱奥德，后者曾任新西兰助教，协助全黑队进入2023年世界杯决赛[1]。在战术理念上，基斯表示自己的差异化优势在于对进攻体系的理解，并指出"我喜欢在比赛中增加更多的宽度"[1]，这与前主教练乔·施密特因保守的进攻哲学而闻名的风格形成明显对比[1]。
Les Kiss has commenced his role as head coach of the Australian rugby union team in Sydney, taking the helm of the Wallabies with 430 days remaining until the 2027 Rugby World Cup [1]. During this period, the team must complete 19 test matches to prepare for competition [1].
Kiss has signaled a significant tactical shift from his predecessor, emphasizing an expansive attacking approach [1]. "My point of difference will be in how I understand attack—I like to bring more width into the game," Kiss stated [1], contrasting with the conservative offensive philosophy of former coach Joe Schmidt [1]. To support this vision, Kiss has brought in Scott McLeod as defensive coach, a strategist who previously served as an assistant with New Zealand's All Blacks and helped guide the team to the 2023 World Cup final [1].
The Wallabies will face Japan in a two-match series next month as they begin their World Cup preparation [1]. Australia is scheduled to open its World Cup campaign on October 1, 2027, against Hong Kong [1].