The Kalyn Ponga saga has taken one other twist with revelations the star fullback is extra more likely to stay with the Knights if Josh Hannay is appointed coach of the membership subsequent season.
In a tumultuous week for the membership, coach Adam O’Brien looks set to be sacked and Ponga has engaged a rugby union agent to explore a code switch.
However Broad World of Sports activities has been informed that Ponga has a detailed bond with Hannay, cast within the Queensland State of Origin camp in recent times.
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Hannay has labored because the Maroons assistant coach and helped fine-tune the sensible Ponga’s fullback play.
“The 2 get on very effectively and if Hannay will get the Knights job, the probabilities of Ponga staying positively improve,” a supply near the state of affairs stated on situation of anonymity.
Kalyn Ponga of the Knights. Getty
Hannay is among the favourites for the job, however is much from over the road.
Present assistant coach Blake Inexperienced is in with an opportunity, as is former Souths halfback Willie Peters, who has finished nice issues with Hull Kingston Rovers in Tremendous League in recent times.
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur can also be within the combine, however he’s extra more likely to find yourself on the Titans, changing Des Hasler.
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Ponga’s father has engaged a Kiwi agent and they’re taking a look at Japanese rugby as Kiwi franchises couldn’t afford his asking worth, however it’s removed from a finished deal.
Aussies in line for Tremendous League job
With the teaching merry-go-round in full swing, 4 Aussies are additionally in line for the job at Castleford in Tremendous League.
With simply 4 wins this season, the membership parted methods with Danny McGuire final week, placing Chris Chester in as interim coach.
However, relying on if he will get the Knights job, I am listening to Blake Inexperienced is , together with former Knights coach Jason Demetriou, the much-travelled Ryan Carr and Cowboys assistant Justin Morgan.
Former star noticed at Souths coaching
Former Dragons halfback Jamie Soward set tongues wagging when he was noticed at Souths coaching on Monday.
Soward could be very near Wayne Bennett, with the pair working collectively carefully when the Dragons final received a premiership in 2010.
The previous elegant halfback was seen passing on tricks to the Rabbitohs younger halves on the membership’s base at Heffron.
Former coach of the NRLW Dragons Jamie Soward. Getty
So is Soward heading for an assistant job on the struggling Rabbitohs in 2026?
We contacted the previous Dragons NRLW coach and he stated no – it was only a one-off go to to see his former mentor and chat with the gamers.
Sibling duo catching the attention of selector
The Broncos are excited a couple of speedy exterior again who’s shining for Souths Logan Magpies within the Mal Meninga Cup.
Saia Poese, an 18-year-old who has additionally performed GPS First XV rugby union, is signed to the membership for the following couple of seasons and appears to have a vivid future.
Hailing from Benji Marshall’s former faculty Keebra Park on the Gold Coast, Poese has seemed the products within the high-quality Langer Trophy competitors and was excellent for Souths Logan juniors final 12 months.
His older brother Maika had a cracking season for the Canberra Raiders Below-19s within the SG Ball and is one other energetic prospect.
Two to observe.
