Argentina’s coach Michael Cheika has a semi-final date against the All Blacks on Saturday - and now he’s being name-checked by the country’s soccer coach.
On Wednesday Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-0 defeat of Peru in a World Cup qualifier and on Saturday, Michael Cheika will lead the Pumas into a Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against the All Blacks in Paris.
Vidou has recently returned to Buenos Aires after supporting the Pumas against Wales in Marseille and credits Cheika for his efforts to connect with the country. “I think he also took many things positive things from rugby league and took it here to Argentina,” Vidou said. Principally, Cheika is appreciated by fans for the results that he has helped to deliver for Argentina.In 2020 he arrived in the country as assistant to Mario Ledesma and helped to mastermind the country’s first victory over the All Blacks in Parramatta, which was officiated by Australian Angus Gardner – who will also take charge of this weekend’s semi-final.
Former Wallaby Nathan Grey worked with Cheika as a coach for the Waratahs and Australia, and believes Argentina presented a perfect challenge for the Randwick man. Grey points to Cheika’s ability to listen to different voices as a key part of his success at the Pumas.“One thing you definitely know about ‘Cheik’ is, while he comes out and is very set in his ways and clear with what he wants to do, he is a constant learner and is always thinking about how to do things differently,” Grey said.“He listens to other people around him, and that’s his real strength.
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