Cheika expects to see class act Barrett start for All Blacks


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 10 Aug 2018

FILE PHOTO - Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England vs Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 18, 2017 Australia head coach Michael Cheika REUTERS/Hannah McKay

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia coach Michael Cheika is among the growing list of Richie Mo'unga's admirers but he expects to see Beauden Barrett start at flyhalf for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship opener next week.

Mo'unga outplayed Barrett and Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies in the final two weeks of Super Rugby as he helped the Canterbury Crusaders to their ninth title and his performances sparked debate in New Zealand as to whether he might oust Barrett from the starting All Blacks role.

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