South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett is set to be replaced by his current assistant Jason Demetriou in time for the 2022 campaign.

Rabbitohs No.2 Demetriou has agreed a new four-year deal which will see him take charge of the NRL club when Bennett’s three-year contract expires in November 2021, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

Bennett moved to the Rabbitohs in December 2018 following his dismissal from Brisbane.

Demetriou, 44, took charge of the Rabbitohs during their recent Nines campaign, and previously spent two years as Bennett’s assistant at the Broncos.

The 70-year-old Bennett, who has reportedly given his blessing to the succession plan, has won seven premierships with the Broncos (six) and St. George Illawarra Dragons (one).

Earlier this month he was replaced as England rugby league coach by former Wigan boss Shaun Wane after four years at the helm.