Mal Meninga's selection of Xavier Coates in the Australian Kangaroos extended squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships puts him at a crossroads between representing Australia and staying loyal to his PNG heritage. Having consistently played for the PNG Kumuls since his debut in 2019, Coates's decision will be closely watched by fans from both nations.
#Sports PNG Kumuls Winger Xavier Coates, has been named in the Australian Kangaroos extended squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships scheduled to commence on 18th October, 2024.
The Kangaroos head coach, Mal Meninga, has named his side midday today and Coates was named along with two Melbourne Storm team mates in Cameron Munster and Harry Grant
Whether Coates accepts the selection to pull his first Kangaroos jumper or remain loyal to his PNG heritage remains to be seen as Coates is yet to pledge his allegiance.
The towering winger made his first PNG Kumuls appearance in test match against Samoa in 2019 at the Leichhardt Oval, Australia.
He has been a member of the PNG Kumuls team ever since.
By using the information given above,Demand Mal Meniga bit to touch our International player because Coates usually played for Papua New Guinea in Pacific Championship test in previous years in two sentences
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