Michael Cheika questions his future in Premiership after ban
- Michael Cheika was banned for two matches due to disrespectful behavior towards an independent match-day doctor.
- The incident arose from a disagreement over the removal of player Ollie Chessum during a match against Exeter.
- Cheika expressed disappointment with the disciplinary process, questioning his welcome in the Gallagher Premiership.
In England, Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika received a two-match ban for disrespecting an independent match-day doctor during a recent match. The incident occurred after a disagreement regarding the removal of player Ollie Chessum during a game against Exeter on September 21. Cheika expressed disappointment with the disciplinary process, feeling that it hurt his reputation and left him questioning his welcome in the Gallagher Premiership. He watched the subsequent match against Newcastle remotely while his wife returned to Australia. With one match of the ban suspended, he is set to return for the upcoming clash with Northampton. Cheika's behavior was described as 'overly aggressive' during the interaction with the doctor, which has raised concerns about his conduct and the implications for his coaching career in the league.