Brian O'Driscoll caught up in furious Michael Cheika incident on live TV
Brian O'Driscoll caught up in furious Michael Cheika incident on live TV
The former Australia boss was absolutely incensed with the officials at Twickenham
This was the moment a furious Michael Cheika approached Brian O'Driscoll.
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Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll found himself caught up in the midst of a furious Michael Cheika rant in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Bath faced Leicester Tigers in English rugby's showpiece event at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and Tigers boss Cheika was not happy with the officiating before half time. The clock was in the red with his side trailing by three points when he could be seen ranting and raving on the touchline. He initially headed down to one of his staff members to escort him away from speaking with a match official.
After that, Cheika was visibly incensed and spoke with venom as he watched the game unfold. As he made his way back to the stands, the Australian could be seen approaching TNT Sports pundit O'Driscoll before walking off.
The Irishman did not respond, simply smiling as Cheika walked off.
The TNT Sports commentary team were surprised by Cheika's reaction.
"Michael Cheika is absolutely raging," began commentator Alastair Eykyn.
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"Is that all about that final decision? This will be the final play of this first half.
"We'll find out what the trouble is, because Brian is all over it!"
You can watch this all unfold below.
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It was heartbreak for Wales internationals Tommy Reffell and Nicky Smith, who were on the losing Tigers side in the English capital as the game finished 23-21. The duo have been selected for the upcoming Wales squad set to tour Japan next month.
Cheika joined Tigers on a one year deal in 2024, and while many fans may have hoped he would sign a new deal after a solid season in the English top flight, that isn't how it's played out.
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The former Argentina head coach, who has also been touted as a candidate for the Wales head coach role, said he wanted to return home to Australia to prioritise his family in Sydney.
In May, it was confirmed that former England international Geoff Parling would be replacing Cheika as head coach of Tigers.
He's currently in an assistant role with Australia ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour this summer, but will join up with the club when his contract ends.
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