Australia duo Will Genia and Rob Simmons have revealed the soft and stern sides of former Leinster coach Michael Cheika.

WALLABIES full-back Chris Latham could be forced to miss this year’s World Cup in France after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee at a Queensland Reds’ training session on Saturday.

Ireland go into tomorrow’s Test against world champions Australia in Perth brimming with confidence despite a brewing selection row.