Kangaroos fullback Darius Boyd (pictured)  has praised coach Mal Meninga for his efforts in leading Australia to the Four Nations title in Liverpool on Monday morning.

A dominant Australian team were simply too good for the Kiwis, running away with the match to win 34 – 8.

Meninga was appointed national coach to restore Australia to its position as the NO.1 rugby league nation in the world and Boyd says Meninga was crucial in leading the Aussies as they restored pride in the green and gold jersey.