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Michael Cheika's parting shot at Raelene Castle

Cheika during the Old Mutual Wealth Series match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium (Getty Images)

Michael Cheika has explosively lifted the lid on his broken relationship with Rugby Australia bosses after confirming he will quit as Wallabies coach at the end of the year.

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Chieka won’t seek an extension to the five years he has served after the Wallabies were beaten 40-16 by England in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.

Less than 24 hours later, the 52-year-old exposed what he said was a dysfunctional relationship with both chief executive Raelene Castle and chairman Cameron Clyne.

He also said he felt uncomfortable working in the new Wallabies coaching structure in which he was answerable to director of rugby Scott Johnson, who took up the role early this year.

“I think it’s no secret that I’ve pretty much got no relationship with the CEO and not much with the chairman,” Cheika said.

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“Scott’s a lovely bloke and I get on fine with him but I’m sort of not really into that type of thing.”

Johnson became one of three selectors and Chei ka said having to compromise on elements of his job impacted on him negatively.

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“I like to take that responsibility. I found also that it changed my normal routine around things,” Cheika said.

“Not that my way’s definitely the right way, I’m definitely not saying that, always.

“But that’s just the way I like to operate.

“I’ve always prided myself on not compromising my own values and what I want to do. So I found that a little bit difficult at times, yeah.”

Rugby Australia released a statement quoting Castle that didn’t refer to any of Cheika’s criticisms.

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Castle thanked Cheika for his service and dedication and praised his passion for the role.

“He cares deeply about the Wallabies and the game of rugby, and always set out with the aim of making Wallabies fans proud of the team’s performances.

“Michael came into the role at a turbulent time, and experienced immediate success by taking the Wallabies to a World Cup Final af ter only one year in the job. He was later given the ultimate recognition for that achievement by being named World Rugby Coach of the Year.”

Castle confirmed Johnson would lead the process to find a replacement.

New Zealander Dave Rennie, currently coaching Scottish club Glasgow, has emerged as the clear favourite.

Cheika plans to see out his contract, which finishes on December 31 to help with any debriefing process.

His tenure was marked by the successful 2015 World Cup campaign and a disappointing display at the global tournament in Japan, the respective outcomes marking a gradual decline in the team’s overall performances.

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“Explain clearly how that’s not an achievement?”

It is an achievement. It is less of an achievement than he managed with Barcelona. You said that ”He has gotten better with age. By every measure.” He hasn’t. Doesn’t mean he isn’t still extremely good though!


”I thought you don’t care what certain managers did 10 years ago…”

are you really this incapable of understanding the context of what I’m saying? My point is that Gatland was a good coach ten years ago, and isn’t a good coach now. So what he did ten years ago is relevant to whether he was good ten years ago - that is pretty basic stuff.

On the other hand, what Les Kiss did ten years ago isn’t relevant to how good he is now, just as what Gatland did ten years ago isn’t relevant to how good he is now.


”So you haven’t watched even a minute of Super Rugby this year?”

I was replying to your comment, given you have the memory of a goldfish and are unable to scroll up, I’m remind you what you said:

“Ireland won a long over due slam in 2009. The last embers of a golden generation was kicked on by a handful of young new players and a new senior coach. Kiss was brought in as defence coach and was the reason they won it. They’d the best defence in the game at the time. He all but invented the choke tackle. Fittingly they backed it up in the next world cup in their 2011 pool match against… Australia. The instantly iconic image of Will Genia getting rag-dolled by Stephen Ferris.”

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