Kangaroos gun Cameron Murray equalled league legend Ron Coote’s Australian try-scoring record against the Kiwis on Saturday, joining illustrious company.
Prior to Australia’s Pacific Championships clash, Coote was the only Kangaroos forward to ever score in six consecutive Test matches.
His run began in the 1968 World Cup and continued against New Zealand in 1969, crossing the white line from the back row.
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Murray’s chance at joining Coote looked all but gone with only seconds remaining on the clock, but Nicho Hynes had other ideas.
The bench utility hit the Rabbitohs star with an impressive short ball and Murray found himself in open space, charging his way over the line.
The usually reserved South Sydney skipper knew what he was about to achieve when scoring, sticking his tongue out before reaching the tryline.
Speaking on Channel Nine, Phil Gould heaped praise on Murray’s achievement.
“That is in the footsteps of greatness,” he said.
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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 against Italy, Samoa, Lebanon, New Zealand, Samoa and once again New Zealand.
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