Cheika and Thorn star

HIGH-PROFILE coaches Michael Cheika and Brad Thorn will headline the guest speakers at the annual Gold Coast Rugby Luncheon next month.

The long-running charity event functions to raise money for rugby pathways on the Gold Coast.

The respective Wallabies and Reds mentors will be joined by former Rugby Australia and Football Federation Australia boss John O’Neill and commentator Greg Clark, while Sean Maloney will act as emcee.

The luncheon will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort on September 14.