Rugby Australia must do all it can to continue promoting home coaches, says departing boss Michael Cheika.
Rugby Australia must do all it can to continue promoting home coaches, says departing boss Michael Cheika.
Michael Cheika will not seek re-appointment after Australia’s loss to England in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Michael Cheika was in a defiant mood following Australia’s quarter-final loss against England.
Michael Cheika is expected to stand down, but he did not appreciate the topic being raised so soon after the Wallabies’ World Cup exit.
Eddie Jones won the battle of the coaches as England reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the expense of Michael Cheika’s Australia.
After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, an emotional Michael Cheika struggled to contain his disappointment.
England coach Eddie Jones and Wallabies boss Michael Cheika exchanged compliments two days before a titanic World Cup quarter-final in Oita.
Michael Cheika says there is no fear in Australia’s ranks ahead of their quarter-final with England, who have won six in a row against them.
England have won six consecutive matches against Australia but Michael Cheika has faith his side can end that run this weekend.
Kurtley Beale played just 13 minutes of Australia’s win over Georgia, but Michael Cheika says his head injury is not serious.
Full-back Dane Haylett-Petty says Michael Cheika’s squad rotation has kept Australia on their toes in Japan.
Australia’s frequent concession of penalties at the Rugby World Cup has been a source of concern for head coach Michael Cheika.
Michael Cheika has made 10 changes for Australia’s final Pool D clash against Georgia, with captain Michael Hooper starting on the bench.
Adam Coleman and Lukhan Salakai-Loto were sent to the sin bin for high tackles but Michael Cheika did not want to talk about it.
The experience of team-mates Dane Haylett-Petty and Kurtley Beale can help out Australia debutant Jordan Petaia, Michael Cheika said.
There are only three survivors from the Wallabies side that lost to Wales for Saturday’s crucial clash against Uruguay.