Brothers in arms: Webster's Connecticut connection

When 10 Americans and a vaguely familiar ginger lad from England arrived at the New Zealand Warriors' Las Vegas hotel this week, it offered a unique insight into the journey and methodology of their coach Andrew Webster.

Like all eight teams in Nevada, the Warriors will be trying to keep distractions to a minimum until after their full-time whistle at Allegiant Stadium.

But Webster's American visitors - his former team-mates at Connecticut Wildcats - will make their presence known and the red-headed fella - his older brother James - has a crucial role to play in the clash with Canberra.

That's because 45-year-old James Webster submits match reports for his brother's consideration from far away Humberside every single week of the NRL season.