Rugby league: Chris Anderson tipped for Warriors job

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Former test coach Chris Anderson has been touted as a possible candidate for both the Rabbitohs and Warriors jobs.

Other Warriors suggestions include former Knights and Great Britain coach David Waite, NSW State of Origin assistant coach Laurie Daley and Roosters assistant coach John Cartwright.

But Eric Watson said Kemp -- who will be guiding the Warriors when the player signing period starts after June 30 -- had the inside running for the permanent job.

"Tony Kemp's hopefully going to deliver the goods and prove that he can be the long-term coach," he told Radio Sport.

The club's horror 2004 season, which culminated in Sunday's embarrassing 58-6 loss to the Sydney Roosters, may yet claim more scalps, amid speculation that several Warriors players may be missing from the 2005 squad.

"By the end of next year, I think you'll see about 70 to 80 per cent of the team totally different to what walked out last week," former Kiwis captain and Warriors manager Hugh McGahan told NewstalkZB.

Rumours continue that halfback Stacey Jones may move to England.

The Warriors are currently second bottom on the NRL ladder, with just three wins from 11 matches.

London-based millionaire Eric Watson's return visit to Auckland has also led to major changes at Warriors majority owner Cullen Sports, which has been pushing boxing and a possible move to create a Pacific Super 12 side.

Chief executive Mick Watson will now focus exclusively on the Warriors rugby league operation.

- NZPA