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Australia's head coach Michael Cheika throws a ball before the rugby union international between England and Australia at Twickenham in London, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Reality Cheika: Why keeping the coach works

Rugby Australia has made a lot of bad decisions over the past few decades, but keeping under fire coach Michael Cheika on until after next year’s World Cup isn’t one of them, writes Greg Davis

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Australia's head coach Michael Cheika walks on the pitch before the rugby union international between England and Australia at Twickenham in London, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Cheika on tight leash after surviving axe

Michael Cheika will remain as Wallabies coach through to next year’s World Cup but his powers will likely be reduced with Rugby Australia appointing a ‘carer’ keep tabs on the under-fire boss.

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