FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Rugby Champions Cup - Saracens v Glasgow Warriors - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2019 Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - New Zealander Dave Rennie has been tasked with leading Australia to the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being appointed Michael Cheika's replacement in the wake of the Wallabies' meek quarter-final exit from Japan.
"Proud Kiwi" Rennie becomes the second New Zealander to take on the role following Robbie Deans and faces a stiff challenge to reverse the decline of Cheika's final years in charge and rebuild a fallen rugby power amid a period of transition.
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