For many Australian rugby fans the enduring image of Michael Cheika is of a scowling figure in the coach's box, railing at the heavens as the national team crashed to yet another defeat.
These days, however, Cheika is finding it hard to wipe the smile from his face.
"Right now I'm really loving what's going on with my footy," he tells Australian Story during one of his frequent whirlwind visits to Australia.
