Hull KR coach Willie Peters has said his curiosity in taking on as England
boss for the World Cup.
The Australian is among the many main candidates for the place following the departure of Shaun Wane final month.
Peters led Hull KR to the treble of Tremendous League, league leaders’ protect and Problem Cup final season.
The 46-year-old instructed the Press Affiliation: “Yes, I’m interested for sure. Certainly we should have conversations but when that happens, if it happens, I don’t know.
“I have been over right here for a very long time. I have been a participant and a coach. I perceive the sport.”
Wane stood down following England’s 3-0 defeat to Australia in final autumn’s Ashes.
Peters was a part of the Kangaroos backroom workers throughout that collection and, from what he noticed, believes England have the premise of a aspect that may problem within the World Cup later this 12 months.
He stated: “I am trustworthy when it comes to how I feel we will all develop the sport right here and develop it and I do not assume England are too far off.
“The area, I believe, that needs work is around that spine. England’s never had any problems with completing, passion and effort, that type of thing.
“So long as they keep that then they will put themselves ready to have a profitable World Cup.”
The Rugby Soccer League has indicated that the function of nationwide crew coach will revert to being a part-time place, permitting somebody to take it up alongside membership commitments.
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A glance again at Hull Kingston Rovers’ path to their maiden Tremendous League title as they gained a historic treble
Peters stated: “If that’s the way they’re going to go, then there will certainly be some coaches putting their hands up.”
The 2026 World Cup takes place in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November, after the home season finishes.
Watch each match of the 2026 Betfred Tremendous League season, together with Magic Weekend, the play-offs and Grand Closing, reside on Sky Sports activities. Additionally stream with NOW.
