Brian O'Driscoll caught in the crossfire of fiery Michael Cheika outburst on live TV
Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll found himself in the eye of a storm during Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final, as a furious Michael Cheika let loose over a refereeing decision – live on TV.
The final, held at Allianz Stadium, saw Bath take on Leicester Tigers in what should have been a tightly contested showcase of English club rugby.
However, tensions boiled over just before half-time when Leicester boss Cheika erupted on the touchline, visibly enraged with how the closing moments of the half were being handled by officials. Michael Cheika. Pic: Getty
With the clock in the red and his side trailing by three, the Australian coach stormed down to share his frustration with one of his own staff, but his anger was far from contained. @tntsports A RAGING Michael Cheika has a word with Brian O'Driscoll🫣 #rugby #raging #angry #rugbyunion #funny #cool #GallagherPremFinal ♬ original sound – TNT Sports
On his way back to the stands, Cheika then made a beeline for TNT Sports pundit Brian O'Driscoll, who was pitchside as part of the broadcast team.
Cheika appeared to aim a few words in O'Driscoll's direction before storming off again. The former Ireland and Lions captain remained composed, offering nothing more than a cheeky grin. The former Ireland and Lions captain remained composed, offering nothing more than a cheeky grin. Pic: TikTok
The TNT Sports commentary team were taken aback by the scene, with Alastair Eykyn remarking: 'Michael Cheika is absolutely raging. Is that all about that final decision?
'This will be the final play of the first half… We'll find out what the trouble is, because Brian is all over it!'
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