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Whether his South Sydney side win or lose in the NRL grand final this Sunday Wayne Bennett will become the greatest rugby league coach in history and his record is one of the best in ANY sport, writes MIKE COLMAN

Win, lose or golden point, Wayne Bennett will make history on Sunday.

He will lay claim to being the greatest rugby league coach in history – and even earn the right to stand alongside the greatest in any team sport.

It is a huge call to make, given that in international terms rugby league is a minor sport at best. Ask a UK Premier League supporter who Wayne Bennett is, and you will no doubt get a blank look in reply.

Ask a US Major League Baseball, NFL or NBA fan what rugby league is, and chances are the response will be the same.