Cheika named new Australian head coach

Michael Cheika has been appointed as the new Australia head coach.

Cheika named new Australian head coach
Wed, 22 Oct, 2014 - 08:18

Michael Cheika has been appointed as the new Australia head coach.

The Australian Rugby Union announced a three-year contract for the former Leinster and Stade Francais boss, whose appointment follows Ewen McKenzie’s resignation last weekend.

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