Meninga proud to give 'Pied Piper of Dubbo' Inglis the Kangaroos crown
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Cordner was Smith’s vice-captain at last year’s World Cup – Inglis was injured for the tournament – but would not have looked out of place skippering the 19-man squad for the two Tests.
“He’s been a great ambassador for our game, that’s not to say Boyd hasn’t, but from a seniority point of view, he’s been around as a captain of the South Sydney club, he’s played 39 Test matches for Australia and will play his 40th when he leads the Kangaroos on to the field against the Kiwis on October 13,” says Meninga. “He’s one of our greatest-ever players and deserves his opportunity.
“I’m really proud of his evolution from a shy young 18-year-old when I first set eyes on him and worked with him to where he is now, he’s got great belief in himself and we’ve seen his leadership skills – he’ll lead the Kangaroos with great pride and pleasure.”
Four debutants will feature for the Kangaroos as they start life without Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater.
I would have preferred him not play over the weekend, but it’s his choice … and it makes him a happy man.
Mal Meninga on Greg Inglis
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