NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) has announced Craig Bellamy will coach the NSW Wizard Blues for the 2009 Harvey Norman State of Origin series.
Following a series of discussions in recent weeks Bellamy confirmed he had accepted a NSWRL board invitation to return as Blues coach next year.
“We’re very pleased Craig has decided to coach the Blues again next year,” NSWRL General Manager Geoff Carr said yesterday.
“As we all know he went within a whisker of leading the Blues to a series victory this year and we have every confidence he is able to go one better next year.
“Craig is a fierce competitor and an outstanding coach and it’s terrific he has come on board for 2009.”