Laurie Daley appointed Country coach
October 29, 2007 - 3:26PM
Former Australia, NSW and Country five-eighth Laurie Daley has been appointed as coach of the NSW Country Origin rugby league team for its annual clash with City next year.
Daley will take over the position from Craig Bellamy, who was recently promoted to the NSW State of Origin coaching job.
Daley, who played 23 State of Origin matches for NSW during a stellar playing career and was the Blues assistant coach from 2002-06, said he was looking forward to the challenge of his first senior head coaching role.
"It's an honour to coach the Country side," Daley said in a statement.
"I have fond memories of playing for Country and it was always a proud moment to pull the jersey on."
"To be coaching the side, particularly during the game's centenary year, is very exciting and I'm just honoured to be given the opportunity."
Next season's City v Country Origin match is scheduled for May 2 at Wollongong's WIN Stadium.
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