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Rugby World Cup | Final
Oct 31, 2015 at 4pm UK
 
New Zealand
34-17
Australia
Milner-Skudder (39'), Nonu (42'), Barrett (79')
FT
Pocock (53'), Kuridrani (64')

Will Genia hails "incredible" progress under Michael Cheika

Australia scrum-half Will Genia praises head coach Michael Cheika for the impact that he has made on the team during his first year in charge.

Australia scrum-half Will Genia has praised the progress made by the team since Michael Cheika took over as head coach.

The Wallabies experienced a turbulent time off the field towards the latter stages of Ewen McKenzie's tenure, resulting in his resignation and Cheika's subsequent appointment in 2014.

Cheika has since gone on to lead the team to Rugby Championship glory and second place at the Rugby World Cup following their 34-17 defeat at the hands of New Zealand this evening.

When asked about the impact Cheika has made, Genia told Sports Mole: "Incredible. It's been a great journey to be a part of this Wallaby team, this Wallaby group.

"The transformation from all the things that have gone on prior to his involvement, and just to change the perception to what it is now I think is incredible."

New Zealand's victory over Australia at Twickenham sees the All Blacks become the first side to successfully defend the trophy.

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Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia gives instructions prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
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