The contest to be the next Kiwis coach is a two-horse race between two preferred candidates.
Seven-time premiership winner Wayne Bennett and former Test great Stacey Jones are the favourites to take over the role.
Former Warriors coach Frank Endacott shares his preferred pick for the role with Piney.
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Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026
1:52:48

James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals
10:49

Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland
09:59