Cheika awaits fate after tirade in England defeat

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will find out today if he is to face punishment after his coaching box outburst during Australia’s loss to England at Twickenham.

An enraged Cheika appeared to be captured by TV cameras saying “F***ing cheats” after skipper Michael Hooper’s hotly-debated try was disallowed for offside by the TMO during the first half of the 30-6 loss to Eddie Jones’ side.

Cheika was also embroiled in a heated discussion with an England fan as he left the coaching box and walked down towards the touchline to rearrange his side following the sinbinning of Kurtley Beale just before halftime.

Cheika later walked away midway through an interview after being quizzed by a beIN Sports reporter about the incident.

Six Nations Rugby tournament and operations director Jon Davis, who is the designated disciplinary officer for the Wallabies tour, is investigating.

A statement from World Rugby yesterday confirmed a decision was imminent.

Should Cheika be charged, he would face a disciplinary hearing in Edinburgh this week ahead of the clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

“Following various media reports and a referral from World Rugby, the disciplinary officer for the autumn internationals is investigating comments and conduct attributed to the head coach of the Australian national team, Michael Cheika, during the match between England and Australia at Twickenham on Saturday,” the statement read.