LONDON Broncos will not appoint a replacement for departing assistant manager Latham Tahwai – as they have one already.
New Zealander Tawhai left the club this week, bringing to a close a five years spell having joined from London Skolars in 2007.
He will move to north Wales to be closer to his wife's family, and plans to set a physiotherapy business there.
Broncos head coach Rob Powell admitted it means stepping up the workload at a time when his side are battling to avoid taking the Super League's wooden spoon.
Powell said: “Latham leaving was not part of the ongoing review at the club (which is looking at why Broncos have failed so badly this season).
“He was going to leave anyway at the end of the season, but an opportunity came up sooner, and rugby league is not a sport where you can financially be set up for life.
“It's a blow, but these opportunities come up, and that's professional sport for you. We won't be brining in a replacement as I have already been working with two assistants this season.
“Mick Howell, who is the U20s coach, just as I was before, has taken on the post full time this season and working as my assistant too, so it just means more work for myself and Mick.”
Broncos, who now have a free weekend, remain bottom of the Super League following last weekend's 44-12 defeat at fellow crisis club Bradford Bulls.
In the run-up to the game, the cash-strapped Bulls were forced to sack their entire coaching staff, but appeared to use their troubles as motivation in a way Broncos have not.
Winger Kieran Dixon scored two tries for Broncos, while fellow youngster Will Lovell bagged his first Super League try, but former London player Luke Gale led the rout for Bradford with a try and six goals.
Powell added: “All credit to Bradford, they came out and played very well and showed no signs of the turbulence that has been going on there.
“They used it as motivation, but what is most disappointing for me is the fact that we should have more to be motivated about as we are bottom of the league and need to win games.
“We have more to play for, but they were the ones out there showing all the enthusiasm and energy.”
