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Former international Dean Bell has been confirmed as the new football manager of the Kiwis for May's Centenary test in Sydney.
His appointment to the management is one of six made today, which includes Gordon Gibbons appointed to the role of team manager.
The announcement follows Monday's appointment of Stephen Kearney as the team's head coach and Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett as his advisor.
Bell is currently the community and development manager for the Warriors and also the manager of the Warriors under-20's side that will play in the new National Youth Cup competition this season.
The Kiwi management appointments now confirmed for the May 9 test are:
Coach: Stephen Kearney
Coaching and Management Adviser: Wayne Bennett
Team Manager: Gordon Gibbons
Football Manager: Dean Bell
Doctor: Simon Mayhew
Physiotherapist: Karl McDonald
Head Trainer: Hayden Knowles
Trainer: Dayne Norton
- NEWSTALK ZB, NZ HERALD STAFF