Cheika to cut ties with Tigers
Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
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Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.
Leicester boss Michael Cheika has been hit with a suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor.
Michael Cheika has highlighted Rassie Erasmus’ skill in out-manoeuvring his rivals, both on and off the field, praising the Springbok coach as the best in the world.
Michael Cheika has called for Rugby Australia to abandon Super Rugby and focus on the domestic game, saying a lack of strategy is killing rugby in the country.
Michael Cheika says he hopes to turn a one-year contract with Leicester into a longstanding arrangement as the Australian looks to revive the Tigers’ fortunes.
Michael Cheika will link up with Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard next season after the former Australia and Argentina coach was unveiled as the new Leicester Tigers boss.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has left the door open for Michael Cheika to return as head coach of the Wallabies.
Former Argentina flyhalf Felipe Contepomi was named to replace Michael Cheika as head coach of the World Cup semi-finalists.
Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.