Magic Spherical conferences have labored a appeal for South Sydney who’ve formally signed tremendous coach Wayne Bennett to return in 2025 on a deal value a reported $3 million.
Bennett, 74, was the one man Rabbitohs officers wished after sacking Jason Demetriou and regardless of a late push from Parramatta, the veteran mentor has agreed to phrases on a three-year deal to return to South Sydney.
Having made no secret of the actual fact he had “unfinished enterprise” at Souths, the place he coached from 2019-21, Bennett wanted solely the suitable deal to signal on, which he has now obtained.
After guiding the Dolphins to a win in Brisbane final weekend, Bennett revealed how he would make the transition to Souths easy, having carried out it earlier than, and stated he wouldn’t take any gamers with him.
“I’ve moved from a number of golf equipment in my life in the identical scenario so it isn’t new to me,” he stated.
“I’m skilled at it and I understand how to deal with it. The important thing factor is that everybody is aware of what’s going on. You simply get on with life. They’ve workers down there who will take care of every little thing till I get there.
“Ben Hornby is doing a fantastic job there now (as performing coach) and I’ll definitely need him on the teaching workers once I get there. It will likely be a simple transition.”
Bennett has been teaching within the NRL since taking over the Canberra Raiders job in 1987 and has been in cost on the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra, Newcastle Knights and the fledgling Dolphins throughout arguably the best teaching profession in NRL historical past.
