Michael Cheika. Photo GettyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has questioned the refereeing of Nigel Owens in their 35-29 Rugby Championship loss to the All Blacks on Saturday. Cheika was particularly annoyed at an incident involving All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick when the New Zealander upended flanker Ned Hannigan as they were getting to their feet following a tackle. "Retallick has picked up one of our blokes and put him on his head, categorically," Cheika said of the incident in the 23rd minute. The Wallabies had been pilloried after their 54-34 loss in the first match in Sydney last week, particularly for their defence when the All Blacks raced out to a 54-6 lead after 48 minutes.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2017 12:11 UTC