Busy Argentina boss Cheika has no qualms over rugby job-juggling

Michael Cheika says juggling two high-profile jobs as head coach of Argentina's rugby union team and Lebanon's rugby league side has been "pretty seamless" as he gears up for two huge matches within 48 hours.

Cheika named the Pumas team for their weekend clash against England at Twickenham on Friday, just hours before Lebanon face his native Australia in the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in Huddersfield.

Cheika, the son of Lebanese immigrants, said travelling between the two camps had not proved difficult.

"It hasn't been as stressful as it could have been," he said in an online press conference. "It's been pretty seamless."

"It's been a good experience for me personally. One of the huge things for me always has been making sure I do the two things to the best of my ability and make sure both teams have the best possible opportunity. I feel like we've handled it pretty well."

Cheika said he had hired a car and also booked a flight in the early hours of Saturday morning as a back-up to ensure he could make it back to southwest London, where Argentina are based.

"Either way I'll be there for training tomorrow," he said. "I'll be sweet - all bases are covered."

Argentina, who finished bottom of the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship despite impressive wins against Australia and the All Blacks, are seeking just their second victory over England at Twickenham and their first in 16 years.

Sunday's match has been given added significance by the fact England and Argentina are in the same pool at next year's Rugby World Cup in France.

"We are going to be World Cup competitors in less than a year's time but that is for further down the road," said Cheika.

"We are trying to create some firsts - winning at Twickenham would be a