Overview

• Meninga is expected to be confirmed within days as the foundation coach of the NRL’s Perth Bears, ending his decade-long tenure with the Kangaroos.
• The ARL Commission has ruled out Meninga holding both positions, accelerating the search for a standalone Kangaroos coach.
• Brad Fittler has been approached by the NRL and leads the shortlist thanks to his six-year NSW Blues tenure and representative coaching experience.
• Former captain Cameron Smith and ex-Broncos boss Kevin Walters remain in contention for the Australia job.
• The successor will oversee the Kangaroos in their first Ashes series in over 20 years during the end-of-year tour in England.