Supercoach Wayne Bennett has expressed his interest in replacing the departed Michael Maguire - telling The Daily Telegraph the door is open, and the NZRL know where to find him.
The 73-year-old's current contract with the Dolphins ends at the end of the 2024 NRL season - meaning he could come in ahead of the Pacific Championships in the latter part of next year.
A seven-time NRL title winner - Bennett was famously part of the coaching team that steered the Kiwis to World Cup glory in 2008.
Former New Zealand internationals Nathan Cayless and Stacey Jones are also understood to be leading contenders for the position.
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