'It's been very difficult': Michael Cheika says he had to make tough call and sack Stephen Larkham to give Australia hope of winning World Cup Stephen Larkham had been part of head coach Michael Cheika's staff since 2015 Australia endured worst campaign in 60 years in 2018, winning four of 13 Tests Rugby World Cup takes place between September 20 and November 2 this year
By Reuters Reporter
Published: 08:08 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 08:08 BST, 3 April 2019
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The decision to sack Australia attack coach Stephen Larkham in February was a tough one but it was a choice that had to be made if the Wallabies are to have a shot at winning this year's Rugby World Cup, head coach Michael Cheika has said.
Larkham, who won the 1999 World Cup and played more than 100 times for the national side, had been part of Cheika's staff since 2015. He took up a role with Rugby Australia after leaving the team.
The Wallabies endured their worst Test campaign in 60 years in 2018, winning just four of 13 Tests and slumping to sixth in the world
