Michael Cheika is confirmed to remain as coach of the Wallabies side [Source: The Australian]

Michael Cheika is confirmed to remain as coach of the Wallabies side and will lead Australia to the Rugby World Cup next year.

Rugby Australia says Cheika will be working under the supervision of Scott Johnson who will be taking on a new role as Australia’s Director of Rugby.

Cheika was under pressure after the Wallabies won only four of 13 tests this year – their worst record in 60 years.

Rugby Australia has kept faith in Cheika’s leadership, with chief executive Raelene Castle saying “he’s started something, he wants to finish it.”