Kangaroos gun Cameron Murray equalled league legend Ron Coote’s Australian try-scoring file in opposition to the Kiwis on Saturday, becoming a member of illustrious firm.
Prior to Australia’s Pacific Championships conflict, Coote was the one Kangaroos ahead to ever rating in six consecutive Test matches.
His run started within the 1968 World Cup and continued in opposition to New Zealand in 1969, crossing the white line from the again row.
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Murray’s probability at becoming a member of Coote regarded all however gone with solely seconds remaining on the clock, however Nicho Hynes had different concepts.
The bench utility hit the Rabbitohs star with a powerful quick ball and Murray discovered himself in open house, charging his approach over the road.
The normally reserved South Sydney skipper knew what he was about to attain when scoring, sticking his tongue out earlier than reaching the tryline.
Speaking on Channel Nine, Phil Gould heaped reward on Murray’s achievement.
“That is in the footsteps of greatness,” he mentioned.
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“The great Ron Coote who will no doubt be sitting home watching this.
“A try in six consecutive Test matches. Ron Cootes scored a try in every World Cup game in 1968. Then must have continued that on against New Zealand in ‘69, I am told.
“Ron Coote one of the greatest of all time. Should be an Immortal. Hopefully is announced as an Immortal some time in the in the future.”
During Murray’s run he has scored in opposition to Italy, Samoa, Lebanon, New Zealand, Samoa and as soon as once more New Zealand.
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