Rugby - Victory eases pressure on Cheika but coach needs more wins


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 07 Oct 2018

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Argentina v Australia - Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium, Salta, Argentina - October 6, 2018 - Australia's head coach Michael Cheika walks before the match. REUTERS/Florencia Tan Jun

SALTA, Argentina (Reuters) - A half-time shellacking from coach Michael Cheika turned around one of the most remarkable rugby internationals in history on Saturday but the Australians will need more than words if they are to improve on a disappointing Rugby Championship.

Fans were calling for Cheika's head at half time in Australia's Rugby Championship match against Argentina, with the home side 31-7 ahead and the Wallabies looking hapless and destined for a fifth loss in six games that would leave them last in the table.

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