McKenzie appointed Wallabies coach

Ewen McKenzie has been appointed Wallabies coach, with reports the announcement will be made official by the ARU tomorrow.

It is understood that he will take the reins immediately, having been given the task of forging a squad and gameplan for the Rugby Championship and will coach the side until at least the 2015 World Cup.

The announcement comes as a result of the ARU deciding to release Robbie Deans from his two-year contract extension six months before it was due to finish.