Cheika feels the Force is with him in Bledisloe pursuit


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 13 Aug 2017

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Australia Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium - 2/12/16 Australia head coach Michael Cheika during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Trying to win back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2003 should help his Western Force players deal with the disappointment of their side being cut from Super Rugby, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has said.

The Perth-based Force had their Super Rugby licence rescinded by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) on Friday after they agreed to cut one team from the competition following a decision to reduce it from 18 teams to 15 from next season.

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