LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a move that has generated as much buzz as a halftime show at the grand final, South Sydney officials have reportedly put the brakes on the idea of bringing Sam Burgess back into the coaching ranks.
Despite calls for him to team up with Wayne Bennett, the Rabbitohs are now on the prowl for a new NRL coach, with Jason Demetriou's future looking as shaky as a shaky goal-kicker.
The Rabbitohs, who have been about as successful as a half-court shot in recent games under Demetriou, are likely to give him the boot regardless of the outcome against the Sharks this weekend.
A caretaker coach may step in for the rest of the season before a permanent replacement is chosen for next year's campaign.
Wayne Bennett, often seen as a coaching maestro, seems to be the front-runner for the job, with fans hoping he can whip the team into shape.
Some have even suggested that Burgess could join forces with Bennett as an assistant before taking the reins himself in the future.
However, some leading NRL pundits have thrown cold water on the idea of Burgess returning so soon, suggesting he should hone his skills at Warrington instead.
Burgess made a dramatic exit from the Rabbitohs at the end of last season after reportedly clashing with Demetriou over coaching styles, leaving behind a trail of controversy as long as a breakaway run down the field.