Dave Rennie already working on Wallabies job

David Skippers

Newly appointed Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has revealed that he is already busy with preparations for the job which he takes up in 2020.

Rennie, who is currently Glasgow Warriors head coach, signed a three-and-a-half-year contract to replace Michael Cheika at the Wallabies and will step into his new role at the end of the current European season.

“I’ve got a bit of work to do from an Australian perspective,” Rennie told AAP.

“We’re sorting out staff, not just coaches but the whole staffing group, and it’s an extensive review.

“I can get my Glasgow work done, and then at 10pm (local time) jump on Skype and have a chat with the guys who are driving it on the grass.

“It makes you busy, but it doesn’t detract from my focus and my primary role.”

Rennie said he gets little sleep – “five or six hours is plenty” – and is used to working across different time zones after moving from Super Ruby outfit the Chiefs to the Warriors in 2017.

He is also planning to visit Australia early in the new year to familiarise himself further with the Wallabies coaching position.

“We do get a break at the start of Six Nations when I’ll spend a couple of weeks in Australia,” added Rennie.

“I’ll be meeting some people and getting around Super Rugby and making strong connections.

“I’m comfortable I can make that happen. It was important to me that I complete my contract here.

“I made a commitment and want to see that out. Australia have been great in that regard to allow me to do that.”