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Ian Chadband

Aussie coach Cheika seethes on his English farewell

Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester coach has ended with defeat in the English Premiership final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Michael Cheika's hopes of leaving his latest coaching job at English giants Leicester with a trophy have been dashed as his farewell was ruined by a narrow 23-21 loss to Bath in the Premiership final at Twickenham.

The combative Australian, who coached the Wallabies to the World Cup final at the same venue a decade ago, was frustrated to bow out with a defeat, and vented his irritation about the officiating of the showpiece fixture on Saturday.

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