Matt King: Ex-Garbo Named NSW Coach

Former player and garbage collector Matt King has been appointed as the new coach for NSW Blues, replacing Laurie Daley despite having no first-grade coaching experience. King admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach.

The retired winger, who worked as a garbage collector and barman before winning rugby league's highest honours, was once likened to The Simpsons' character Sideshow Bob for his distinctive hair. Although his locks are now shorn, the shaven-headed King remains an unusual choice to lead one of the sport's most high-profile teams. forestarrow.rest