MELBOURNE STORM great Cameron Smith has officially joined the coaching staff of Brisbane Broncos.
It’s a first club role for the Australia and Queensland legend, who has been part of Billy Slater’s Maroons set-up for the last four State of Origin series.
His exact responsibilities with the reigning NRL champions have not been detailed.
Smith, 42, retired after winning a third Grand Final in 2020, while his 56 Kangaroos appearances place him second on the all-time list behind Darren Lockyer.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire said: “We are fortunate for Cam to agree to join us and he has already been around the playing group.
“He spent some time with us during our camp in Toowoomba (in January) and I could see the immediate impact he had on the players.
“It’s great to have him around to help our leadership group and our younger players and hookers.”
Brisbane’s season begins with the World Club Challenge against Super League champions Hull KR at the MKM Stadium on Thursday, February 19.