After days of speculation Michael Cheika has officially been named as the new coach of the Wallabies.
Cheika will continue coaching the Waratahs in 2015 and Nathan Grey will be Wallabies defence coach, Andrew Blades will stay as forwards coach while Jim McKay and Nick Scrivener have been let go.
Cheika did not wish to comment on Kurtley Beale and said he would let the ARU investigation run its course.
ARU CEO Bill Pulver said “Michael Cheika was a standout candidate”
Michael Cheika was excited about the opportunity to coach the Wallabies
“I’m so lucky and blessed to be able to have this opportunity.”
“I never imagined [I would] be in this situation. It’s a real honour.
“The coach’s job is there to make the players arrive at their potential.
“How we want ot build the identity of the Australian team is really really important.”
“Nothing beats hard work, nothing beats physicality, nothing beats great skills and practice”
Cheika also acknowledged former Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie’s contribution to Australian Rugby.
Michael Cheika Interview in 2013
Coaching Career and Achievements
1999-2000: Padova (Italy)
2001-2005: Randwick – Won the Sute Shield in 2004
2005-2010: Leinster (Ireland) – Won the Celtic League Trophy, Heineken Cup in 2008/2009
2010-2012: Stade Francais (France)
2012-present: New South Wales Waratahs – Won the Super Rugby Title in 2014.
