Welcome back part 1: Michael Cheika
Rugby Union Weekly
BBC
4.6 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 9 September 2024
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
We’re back after the summer break and to kick things off we’ve got a special interview with the Premiership’s big new arrival. Chris and Ashy sit down with the new Leicester boss Michael Cheika to find out how he ended up at Welford Road and what keeps the experienced Aussie motivated as a coach. It’s been a tumultuous off-season for Steve Borthwick and the RFU. We react to the news that Aled Walters has joined Ireland and Felix Jones will also leave his role as England defence coach. Plus, Twickenham has a new name and we hear all about Ashy’s packed summer trying to keep his kids entertained during the school holidays.
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