Michael Cheika backed by Australian RU to remain coach for World Cup

• ARU chief Bill Pulver says Cheika still has his confidence• ‘Michael Cheika is under no pressure. There’s no one better to do the job’Michael Cheika has been backed by the Australian Rugby Union to remain as their coach until after the 2019 World Cup at least, despite leading the team to nine defeats this year.Cheika signed a contract extension in May only months after his side made last year’s World Cup final against the All Blacks. Related: Australia’s Michael Cheika: it is not about revenge against England Continue reading...