XAVIER Coates’ speed and aerial antics would be booster for Papua New Guinea in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup says Townsville Blackhawks and Kumul five eight Kyle Laybutt. Laybutt made the comment after the 19-year old PNG born Brisbane winger dethroned Melbourne Storm’s Josh Addo-Carr as the fastest player in the National Rugby League according to Telstra Tracker data. The Kumul number 289, Coates clocked 36.9km/h when he latched onto an intercept pass and ran the length of the field to score the Broncos' only try in the 27-6 loss against Newcastle last week. Coates’ blistering effort eclipsed Addo-Carr's season record of 36.8km/h set in round two of the Telstra Premiership in Melbourne's win over Cronulla at Kogarah.
“It’s unreal to see the big man in open pastures, he certainly looked fast. I’m not too sure to be honest. It would be good to see a race between NRL’s fastest,” Laybutt said last week. “He’s definitely someone you look for when you’re putting an attacking kick in and in terms of general attack he’s someone you just need to give him early ball with time and space. “He is going to be a very damaging player and a massive weapon for us (Kumuls) in the world cup next year. “ Meanwhile Laybutt who so far played three tests for PNG said the Kumuls was building a formidable and one of the best side as ever in a world cup. “We are building a formidable side with the experience of guys like Luke Page and David Mead and the youth like Xavier, Lachlan Lam and Alex Johnston. “Probably it’ll be one of the best team for PNG in terms of results in a world cup," Laybutt said. The National/PNGKumuls / NRL Photo Next : Coates Fastest NRL Player Comments are closed.
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