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Rugby League World Cup: Michael Cheika on dual-code coaching roles

Michael Cheika led Argentina to a historic first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand earlier this year
Venue: Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Dates Sunday, 16 October Kick-off: 19:30 BST
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How do you balance coaching two different national teams in two different sports? Ask Michael Cheika.

More familiar to rugby union followers as the former Australia coach now in charge of Argentina, the 55-year-old is also leading Lebanon in the Rugby League World Cup.

The son of parents who emigrated from Lebanon to Australia before he was born, he speaks with immense pride about his Lebanese heritage.

There is the potential for a fixture dilemma should Lebanon reach the last eight; their quarter-final would be played on either 4 or 5 November, while Argentina are set to face England in…

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