Daley to coach Indigenous All Stars

Rugby league great Laurie Daley will coach the Indigenous All Stars in next year's pre-season All Stars match.

Daley, a former Canberra, NSW and Australian international star who was named the Indigenous five-eighth of the century, takes over the role from Cowboys coach Neil Henry after the Indigenous side took out this year's inaugural match 16-12.

Once again, fans will have the chance to vote for the players who will take part in the match, which will be held at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast on February 12, 2011.

“It’s a great honour to be asked to coach the Indigenous All Stars,” Daley said.

“It’s a tremendous concept and we saw earlier this year how much people embraced it.

“I know first-hand the opportunities that Rugby League can create for people and the difference it can make to people’s lives and the All Stars is a big part of that.

“Everyone associated with the All Stars is committed to putting on a great game of rugby league and a real celebration of Indigenous communities.”