Sam Burgess reportedly set to take on Warrington Wolves job as he informs South Sydney

Warrington Wolves recently parted company with former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell but it could lead to one of the most shocking appointments in Super League history.

Perhaps the biggest star in British rugby league in the 21st Century was Sam Bugress. Burgess came through the ranks at Bradford Bulls and was quickly snapped up by the NRL where he made his home at South Sydney Rabbitohs.

He would lead them to Grand Final glory in 2014 all the while starring for England as he became arguably the best forward on the planet.

He has recently been plying his trade as a coach and is working as an assistant with the Bunnies but now seems set to make the huge move to Super League.

After Daryl Powell’s sacking a week ago today it was believed that Warrington officials headed down under in their search for a replacement head coach with the frontrunner being ex St Helens boss Justin Holbrook.

Over the course of the week negotiations continued with Holbrook to the point where he accepted a deal and had flights booked per Sky Sports’ Brian Carney, but Holbrook negated on the deal and explained to The Daily Telegraph how close he was.

“I was close to heading back to England because I like the idea of being a head coach, but it just didn’t feel right.

“Obviously, having a great time and success at St Helens and then going to a rival club, but that wasn’t the pure decision.

“I was thinking that way, heading to Warrington to be a head coach, but there was a bit of interest back here and I’ve worked with Robbo before and see an opportunity to help him there to try to get them back up to the top.”

And so the search continued and the shock frontrunner was reported to be Sam Burgess with the Sydney Morning Herald going on to confirm that both he and Warrington are keen on the deal.

The Herald stated: “Warrington have opened negotiations with Burgess for the head coaching role next year, and he is the frontrunner for the job.”

Then after the game between Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers on Channel Nine in Australia, Michael Chammas revealed: “Sam Burgess has told South Sydney officials that he is keen on taking on the job at Warrington Wolves in Super League.”