No need for a Sinfield type job with a UK based coach. I wouldn't have a problem with Watson staying on but I suppose it'll be Wane's decision if he wants an assistant.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Wane gives Sam Burgess some sort of role. He’s been a big influence on a lot of that squad, he’s involved in various roles at Souths now and he could be Wanes man over in Australia.

He maybe won’t be his main assistant but I could see him involved in some capacity.

Quite clear that Phil Clark is not a fan.

Just made an astonishing comment that went something like: "Shaun Wane only won those Grand Finals because Wigan had spent the most money."

???????

What's cash got to do with the England job ?
He can pick a team that smashes the salary cap.

I listened that podcast that was pointed to on another thread (?) the other day, of Wane talking. Actually the first ever podcast I ever listened to, I think! It only served to increase my respect for him, and I wish him every success, secure in the knowledge that it won't be for lack of trying.

And yeah, Gareth Widdop didn't sound too thrilled on TSLS, but then again, he is a Bennett man. Like Sinfield.

Probably because he knows his place isn't as secure as it has been under Bennett.

Yes

None of those players under Bennett and Sinfield should consider their places secure. Let's face it, they were so poor on the last tour that they brought disgrace on their country (those of them who actually are British).

The fact that Bennett was unconcerned said a lot to me. That Sinfield seemingly was as well is harder to explain, except that without a ball in his hands he seems to be pretty dim.

It's a sad state of affairs though that so-called professional pundits like Phil Clarke have also bought into the myth that Shaun Wane was a poor coach who got lucky. There were times when I used to think he actually knew something about the game.

The problem with Phil Clark is that he only has two gears, being totally boring or saying something outrageous for the sake of controversy. Like a lot of pundits these days, especially on Sky, it's clickbait stuff without any content. He might as well be on here trolling.

What was the answer to Phil’s question though?

Who appointed Wane to the role?

The RFL?

I think he wanted to know which individual had made the decision following Sinfields exit.