The Wallabies are awaiting a new contract from the Brumbies, with the Australian flyers highlighting two areas in which Schmidt would like to help.

Corey Toole, who has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Brumbies, says he is eager to lace up his boots again and participate in the spring tour next month.

Toole, 24, returned from the Paris Olympics in August in time for the Rugby Championship but was unused throughout the tournament by Joe Schmidt.

Despite Marika Koroibete’s injury and last week’s Bledisloe Cup still a year away, Schmidt opted for the versatility of Dylan Pietsch and Reds utility back Josh Flook rather than turning to Toole.

Schmidt said it was only a matter of time before Toole got his chance, but the New Zealander added the Flyers need to improve in a few key areas first.

“There have been a few guys in Australia who have definitely got the speed, and from the stats I’ve seen, he’s a little bit faster, but he’d be right up there,” Schmidt told reporters in Wellington.

“The fastest person in training today was Darby Lancaster. He’s another very fast young man and we’re trying to build depth with those two guys (and that’s really exciting).

“Darby got his opportunity and Corey went to the Olympics and I thought they did a great job there. I thought they were very close to winning a medal.

“Corey will get his chance. Had a great meeting with Corey yesterday and talked about his game. He talked about some of the priorities he is working on. As long as he keeps track, it’s a matter of ‘when’. (But) he is fast. yes.”

Corey Toole has scored 17 tries in 27 games for the Brumbies. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Toole scored nine in his debut season for the Brumbies and then nine more in 2024.

His stunning form against the New Zealand side, particularly a double against the Chiefs and another superb finish against the Highlanders in Dunedin, has led many to think he will win a cap sooner rather than later.

But Schmidt instead gave debuts to 16 players in his first nine Tests in charge.

The success of Springboks pocket rockets Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse has added to the feeling that debuts are just around the corner.

But Schmidt, who is leading the Wallabies’ attack, admitted Toole’s career in the 15-a-side game is still in its early stages following his switch from sevens, with additions like Kolbe physically able to withstand the rigors of international rugby. . .

“Some of the smaller guys like Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe are incredibly strong, fast and experienced,” Schmidt said.

“Corey doesn’t really have that much experience. He comes from the Sevens program, spent a season with the Brumbies and is still learning the XVs game. Even positionally.

“We’re trying to track him fast. Like I said, he’s very fast, so that track will run out pretty quickly.”

Toole said it was “amazing” to be able to sort out his future for another year, adding that the fact the Brumbies retained the same coaching staff, including Stephen Larkham as manager, made the decision easier.

He said, “I fell short in the semifinals the past two years, but I am really motivated to go one step further next year.”

“I belong to a really great club. “Now that the coaches are all under contract for next year, it gives me a lot of confidence that they can come out and get the most out of the team next year.”

Larkham added: “Corey’s rapid growth in the game is well-deserved and a credit to the hard work he puts in every day.

“We are delighted to be extending Corey’s time at the ACT and have no doubt that he will be a strong contributor to further success for the Brumbies in 2025.”

Corey Toole said he needs to continue working on the aerial and contact elements of his game. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

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“Maybe I just have to keep working on my skills and give my best effort in every training session and maybe that opportunity will come,” he said.

When asked what feedback he received, Toole said several key roles needed to be fine-tuned.

“We have to continue to train hard over the next four weeks, continue to work on the technical areas – high catching and contact areas. “We will wait and see,” he said.

“I’m very excited. I hope I can get selected for one of those teams. “I haven’t played a lot of 15 games for a while, so it would be nice to put on my boots and play some football.”