It seems we are one step closer to welcoming the newest coach of Australia, with reports indicating Kevin Walters could be the man to replace Mal Meninga in the Kangaroos coaching box.
The news comes after Meninga called for Cameron Smith to be announced as the next coach of Australia, however it seems Walters' experience will prove dividends in his search for his next coaching role.
Wayne Bennett was said to be the preferred option for the Kangaroos, but due to his current coaching role with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the ARLC were reportedly unsure about allowing a breach of rules to accommodate the move.
Bennett may still have his way, however, with the commission due to meet on Wednesday where expected to discuss the Australia coaching role, in particular the merits of changing a longstanding rule which prevents club coaches taking charge of the national side.
The unlikeliness of any changes around the rule will then invite Walters into the mix, earning him his first coaching role since being sacked by the Brisbane Broncos in 2024.
While Smith's experience as an NRL player and QLD Maroons assistant is set to be a factor in Australia's decision-making process, Walters' runs on the board in the coaches box is reportedly what will win the panel over in the coming days.
