Australian rugby league coach Mal Meninga (pictured) says he’s been enjoying the low key buildup to his first Test match in charge of the Kangaroos.

The Anzac Test in Newcastle on the 6th of May will be the culmination of a long held ambition of the former Queensland Origin mentor to take on the coaching of the National side.

Of course with the Kiwis recent domination of the Kangaroos, it will be no easy task for the coach but regardless of the circumstances, Meninga says he can’t wait for the opportunity to coach Australias best .