Brumbies flanker David Pocock says he's happy for Laurie Fisher or Stephen Larkham to get coaching job

BRUMBIES flanker David Pocock is not fussed about who is named the next coach of the franchise, but hopes a decision will be made soon.

Pocock says Larkham and Fisher would both make great head coaches.

BRUMBIES flanker David Pocock is not fussed about who is named the next coach of the Super Rugby franchise, but admits a decision on Jake White's successor will allow his side to get on with pre-season training with a bit more certainty.

The club's board is expected to meet on Friday to discuss the appointment following interviews with coaching hopefuls Stephen Larkham and Laurie Fisher earlier this week.

White walked out on the Brumbies in September - two months after leading them to the final against the Chiefs and with two years still left on his contract.

Pocock said current backs coach Larkham and forwards mentor Fisher were both amazing candidates and was confident either could take the helm.

"They're fantastic. Technically they're very good, their communication's outstanding," he told reporters on Thursday.

"So from a player's perspective, we're just waiting for it to be announced. We're not too fussed about which one it is.

"And when that gets announced, we can move forward with a bit more certainty. But it hasn't unsettled the start to pre-season."

Pocock embraced the fact both candidates were very different to White, saying a fresh approach was needed at the Canberra-based team.

"I think moving forward as a Brumbies program we've got to find what works for us and really evolve the program from this year," he said.

"I think there'll be a lot of teams working on their breakdown and the little areas we may have had the edge this year. That won't be the case next year so we'll have to evolve it.

"I think that we're in good hands with Steve and Laurie to do that."

The Wallabies stalwart is enjoying his first pre-season since 2007, having missed out on Australia's spring tour to Europe through injury.

Pocock was ruled out for nine months in March after having surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament he ruptured just three rounds into the Super Rugby season.

"I spent a long time watching and a long time thinking about it, so it's good to get back amongst the group and not be running lengths on the sideline," Pocock said.

The 25-year-old hoped for a Wallabies comeback this year but was advised against it by his surgeon.

"He wanted me to do a pre-season, so I've done that and I think long-term it'll be a lot better for me," he said.