Ricky Stuart won't buy into speculation he could be the man to replace Brad Fittler as NSW State of Origin coach, saying the state's reluctance to appoint an NRL club mentor was likely to rule him out.
With his contract set to expire at year's end, Fittler's future is up in the air after back-to-back series losses. The former Penrith and Sydney Roosters star now holds a 3-3 record as Blues boss.
Stuart, who's already had two stints as NSW mentor, has been mooted as the perfect replacement for Fittler should he be sacked with many believing his passionate approach is what the Blues need after their recent defeats.
But the...