Kiwis coaching staff bolstered for World Cup campaignAlex Livesey Kiwis coach David Kidwell will have two new assistants for this year's Rugby League World Cup. The Kiwis have beefed up their coaching stocks to help under pressure coach David Kidwell for this year's World Cup campaign. New Zealand Rugby League have named two new assistants for the World Cup with the experienced Brian Smith to effectively mentor Kidwell. READ MORE:* World Cup boycott would be 'disaster for the game'* Bulldogs upset Manly's finals hopes* Raiders fan ejected for ref spit* Players set to vote on World Cup boycottSmith has lengthy coaching record which has included coaching more than 600 NRL games. Current Penrith Panthers NSW Cup coach Garth Brennan has also been named as assistant coach to Kidwell.

Source: Stuff August 21, 2017 02:26 UTC