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Name changer: League reporter's hilarious interview fail

The head coach of New Zealand's international rugby league team left an Australian reporter red-faced during a press conference on Tuesday.

Kiwis coach David Kidwell, Australian coach Mal Meninga, England's Wayne Bennett and Scotland's Steve McCormack had gathered to at a press conference to launch the Four Nations tournament at Anfield when a reported chipped in to ask a question.

Looking to speak to Kidwell, the reporter addressed him as Steve, perhaps confusing him with former New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney or All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

Kidwell had a laugh at the reporter who referred to him as
Kidwell had a laugh at the reporter who referred to him as

Kidwell appeared to see the funny side, telling the reporter, "yeah my name's David, mate", before laughing in disbelief.