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Matt King Named NSW Blues Coach

Former garbage collector Matt King has been appointed as the new NSW Blues coach despite having no first-grade coaching experience.

Former rugby league player Matt King, who once worked as a garbage collector and barman, has been named the new NSW Blues coach. The late bloomer who won rugby league's highest honors will replace Laurie Daley, who stepped down after winning the shield. cat-cross.com

King admits he has not always had confidence he could be a head coach, but the Blues' recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron. The shaven-headed former winger was once likened to The Simpsons' character Sideshow Bob for his distinctive hair.