Two experienced Australian coaches have been brought in to bolster New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup campaign.
Kiwis coach, David Kidwell Photo: Photosport
Former NRL coach Brian Smith and Penrith NSW Cup coach Garth Brennan will assist Kiwis coach David Kidwell at this year's World Cup.
In choosing his two assistants Kidwell went for candidates who had a proven track record of success.
Smith was in charge of 675 NRL matches, 244 of which were with Parramatta, and he also had stints in the UK Super League.
Brennan had a strong 2017 season, taking one of the youngest teams in the competition to third on the table after 24 rounds.
Kidwell said the pair had the skills and depth to be a good fit for the Kiwis.
"They also share my approach to standards and values, and they are really fizzing to be part of our set-up," he said.
The NZRL also announced the addition of Hugh McGahan to the selection panel of Kidwell, Tawera Nikau and Tony Iro.
The Kiwis' first match of the tournament is against Samoa in Auckland on 28 October.
- AAP
