Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika is being investigated by Super Rugby’s governing body Sanzar after an alleged confrontation with a cameraman during his Waratahs team’s defeat to the Sharks on Saturday.
Cheika, who coached Leinster to their maiden Heineken Cup triumph in 2009, had also come under scrutiny for marching to the touch line during the 32-10 loss in Durban.
South African media reported that Cheika had made a violent threat to a cameraman at King’s Park Stadium and host broadcaster SuperSport had made a complaint.
Sanzar and the Waratahs confirmed the 47-year-old was under investigation for the incident.
Cheika’s temper has previously landed him in hot water.
The Waratahs were asked to pay the bill to fix a glass door he broke in the coach’s box at Canberra Stadium during his team’s loss there two weeks ago.
When coach of French side Stade Francais, Cheika drew a hefty fine for abusing match officials during and after the team’s loss to Harlequins in the final of the 2011 Amlin Cup, Europe’s second-tier rugby competition.
