Leeds Rhinos-bound Justin Holbrook is officially getting a new job

Of course, it is still possible that Holbrook will take on the Leeds Rhinos head coaching role, with a host of international coaches also having dedicated duties at the club, with Holbrook himself being the Sydney Roosters assistant, while Adrian Lam has shared the duties with the Leigh.

Holbrook’s appointment to the Kangaroos set-up is a major turnaround from the coaching staff that lost to New Zealand 30-0 in the Pacific Championships at the end of 2023, while leaving Pacific Bowl champions Papua New Guinea without their head coach .

The former St Helens boss only took up the role with the Kumuls in 2023, winning two of the three matches he coached after their shock sacking by the Gold Coast Titans.

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Confirming his resignation from PNG to take up a role with his native Australia, Holbrook explained his decision and thanked the Papua New Guinea RFL for the opportunity in a statement shared by the IRL.