Michael Cheika, the new head coach of Leinster Rugby, shares how his abrasive approach during his interview helped secure him the position. Cheika describes his candid conversation with the club, emphasizing his commitment to results over traditional expectations. He also discusses his history of turning around struggling teams and his affinity for challenging situations.
“I thought, ‘I’m not getting this job.’ I was pretty raw, I loosened my tie, stood up and said, ‘Look, if you want someone who’s gonna sign autographs at the game or whatever, get someone else. This is what I can do, I’m off.’ They called me later on and gave me the job.
Cheika identifies similar trends in how he was asked to improve Leinster’s fortunes with his current situation in Leicester. He points to his upbringing as a reason for why he is drawn to such difficult projects. “I’ve been involved a lot in turnarounds, teams that have been struggling,” he says. “I feel like it fits my identity a little bit around who I am.
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