Former title-winning mentor Michael Cheika seems an obvious target as the NSW Waratahs hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Dan McKellar following two underwhelming Super Rugby Pacific seasons.
The Rugby Australia-owned franchise has accepted McKellar's resignation with a year left on his contract after the ex-Super Rugby AU-winning Brumbies coach and Wallabies assistant was unable to guide the star-studded Waratahs to the finals.