Aussies endorse Bennett as coach

Australia today re-appointed Wayne Bennett as national coach but kept alive the debate over the Kangaroos captaincy.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2005 - 09:48

Australia today re-appointed Wayne Bennett as national coach but kept alive the debate over the Kangaroos captaincy.

The Australia Rugby League board officially endorsed the Brisbane Broncos boss as coach for the 2005 season while at the same time voting to continue the tradition of appointing the captain after the team is selected.

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