https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... land-coach I think this could be a good appointment.

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... land-coach I think this could be a good appointment.

Bennett vision was long term for the world cup and made no secret of his goal and trials ...seems the RFL don't have the patience.

Not sure if he was available or would even have considered the job, but I would have preferred Daryl Powell.

I don't think Bennett was the right call for England, and i think Wane is perfect for England. I suppose only time will tell but i feel much more confident with Wane in charge

I'm just pleased to see him back in the game; he's a league man through and through and the game can't afford to lose players or coaches to RU.

Whatever we think of him, he'll make sure England are breathing fire when they step onto the pitch and that didn't quite look the case under Bennett.

What odds he's at the HJ Thurs?

Wasn't he one of those anti Aussies in an England shirt.

Good appointment

Agree, the right man for the job IMO.

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56 ... m-rfl-role

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56 ... m-rfl-role

A good appointment in me view. Good to see him back in the game
He will certainly motivate the players and instil passion.

Superb coach. We should be all over him and our first choice if Price gets sacked.

I think he's a good appointment and I am pleased he is back in rugby league. I also wouldn't mind marking him out as a coach for us to keep an eye on in a few years, as usually they do this type of job for a 4 year or so cycle before looking for a SL job.

I think the nature of this job means his reputation will take a dip during the job (at least with the fans/media) as that happens to everyone, including highly successful coaches like Noble, Smith and Bennett. The things that really irritate GB/England fans are: being continually second best to the Aussies, picking loads of Wigan players or players from big clubs, and playing spoiling/cynical rugby. These will probably be sticks the fans/media bash Wane with.

I think he's taking over at a difficult time where England RL talent is on a downswing, which makes the job even harder. The talent cupboard isn't as high as it was a few years ago when McNamara was there.

So it's a hiding to nothing job and one where he will likely struggle and get stick for it but I wouldn't judge him on this job and would be pretty happy if he became Wire coach. I'd put Daryl Powell and Brian McDermott in the same bracket.

His CV stands up with the best. 5 Grand Finals, 3 GF wins, Challenge Cup and WCC in his 7 years at Wigan. I note Kevin Sinfield has resigned his position as Head of Performance.