Cheika says Ireland team is 'best they've had since start of their rugby history'

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has labelled the Wallabies’ Test opponents this month as “the best team Ireland has had since the start of their rugby history”.

Cheika says Ireland team is 'best they've had since start of their rugby history'
Thu, 07 Jun, 2018 - 09:53

Simon Lewis, Brisbane

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has labelled the Wallabies’ Test opponents this month as “the best team Ireland has had since the start of their rugby history”.

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