Bennett steps down as Australia coach

Wayne Bennett has sent shockwaves through the Australian rugby league community by announcing his resignation as Test coach.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005 - 01:13

Wayne Bennett has sent shockwaves through the Australian rugby league community by announcing his resignation as Test coach.

The Australian Rugby League had been set to endorse Bennett as Kangaroos coach through next year’s international calendar, with a view to him carrying on in the job until the 2008 World Cup.

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