Think they (though the 'they' thing terrifies me) will appoint an interim coach, and make the big appointment for the WC push down the track a bit. No need to fork out big bucks (by our standards) yet, as realistically there will be few games. If Ernie goes well at the Phoenix - think he'll get the gig at the end of his contract, when Greenacre takes over there. Unlikely anyone of compulsory note will apply for the job yet.
I like the NZ homegrown concept in principal, but it's gotta be someone the overseas based players respect. If Reid and co see a micky mouse setup, they'll be as interested as Reid looked sometimes down here under Herbert. He's got to be the leader, but has to want to be the leader.