I've got no problem with Stuart: Kimmorley

Cronulla captain Brett Kimmorley has broken his silence over Ricky Stuart's appointment as coach of the club, declaring the two will have no problems working together next season.

There were concerns Stuart's arrival at the Sharks as Stuart Raper's replacement could force Kimmorley out of the Shire club. The pair had a public falling out following the first State of Origin game last year - when Stuart was NSW coach - after Kimmorley was dropped from the side.

But Kimmorley has downplayed talk of a rift and pledged his allegiance to the Sharks for the final year of his contract.