Matt King Named NSW Coach Despite No First-Grade Experience

The former player, who once worked as a garbage collector and barman before winning rugby league's highest honours, will replace Laurie Daley who stepped down after winning the shield this year. King admits he has not always had confidence he could be a head coach. sport-ipl.my

While his distinctive hair once earned him comparisons to The Simpsons' character Sideshow Bob, the now shaven-headed King remains an unusual choice to lead one of the sport's most high-profile teams.