Cheika can't fathom why England would invite Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart into their camp

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika can't fathom why England would invite Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart into their camp ahead of their biggest game in four years.

England counterpart Eddie Jones has opened the doors for Stuart to observe his team up close as they prepare for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Australia in Oita.

It mirrors a similar overture to another league great, Andrew Johns, to speak with English players ahead of sweeping the Wallabies 3-0 in their 2016 series in Australia.

Cheika said Stuart's invitation would be the equivalent of him inviting England soccer coach Gareth Southgate, who he does know personally, into the Wallabies camp this week.

In the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, Australia will face England at 7.15pm this Saturday, the All Blacks take on Ireland at 10.15pm this Saturday while France will play Wales at 7.15pm this Sunday.

Japan will face South Africa in the last quarterfinal at 10.15pm this Sunday.

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