Australia head coach Michael Cheika could face disciplinary action after Twickenham outburst

Video footage is being studied to decide if Australia coach Michael Cheika will face disciplinary action after being caught on camera allegedly saying “f***ing cheats” during his side’s 30-6 loss to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Disciplinary officer Jon Davis was taking his first look at television footage and post-match reports and will inform both the Rugby Football Union and the Australian Rugby Union if any action is to be taken against Cheika.

The alleged incident came after a Michael Hooper try was disallowed and Cheika, who also became involved in a heated exchange with a fan at one point, said: “That’s my own way of dealing with stuff. I like to get it out and get on with it.”

If Davis decides Cheika has a case to answer, he would have to appear before a disciplinary hearing before Australia’s match against Scotland match on Saturday.