Kieran Foran will begin his coaching career where his NRL playing days started, at the Manly Sea Eagles.

Foran, who will hang up the boots after completing his commitments to the New Zealand Test side in the Pacific Championships, will be an assistant to Anthony Seibold for the next two years. The Gold Coast Titans had hoped the veteran playmaker would transition to the club’s brains trust, but he has instead opted to return to Sydney.

The 35-year-old will bring with him all the experience he has garnered during a 318-game career that has spanned 17 seasons.

“I’m stoked to be coming back to Manly, I really am,” Foran said.

“This club has been a huge part of my life and given me so much, and now I get to try and give a little back.

“I’m super excited to be working alongside Seibs and

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