Castleford push back a decision on their new head coach until next week

Castleford Tigers' new head-coach could be unveiled next week.

- by Peter Smith

Director of rugby Chris Chester confirmed he has drawn up a four-man shortlist and has “an idea” of who he'd like to take over following previous boss Danny McGuire's sacking last month.

Chester, who has been filling in as interim-coach, also revealed one of the Tigers' first-team squad is heading out on loan to a Betfred Super League rival, while another is facing a long injury layoff.

Of the coaching situation, Chester said: “We are a little bit further down the line than where we were last week. I'm juggling two jobs here, but I've had initial discussions with the people we've identified and those discussions will be ongoing through the weekend.

“It [an appointment] will hopefully be at the start of next week. I wanted to get something done before our board meeting this Friday, but it's hard at the minute with timeframes and coaching.