Australian globe-trotter Michael Cheika was Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.
Australian globetrotter Michael Cheika was on Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.
“I feel honoured to have been chosen to take over from Mario. I admire the Argentine players. My family is very happy for this opportunity to lead the Pumas,” said Cheika who had previously worked alongside Ledesma in an advisory role. Cheika is currently in charge of Japanese club side, Green Rockets Tokatsu.
“A month ago we accepted the resignation of Mario Ledesma and explained that we were going to have a selection process for a head coach who would accompany us until the 2023 World Cup,” said Argentinian Rugby Federation president Marcelo Rodriguez. Regarding his plans for the Argentinian team, Cheika said that his “first objective will be to make contact with all the players, explain the situation to them and make them feel part of the team”.
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