Mal Meninga will go into the Four Nations tournament last this month confident he has the team to return Australia to the top of the international rugby league pecking order.
The coach made some tough selection decisions going into the weekend battle against New Zealand and will be gratified by the way the young players stepped up to the challenge in the 26 – 6 victory.
It was the performance of Man of the Match Greg Inglis (pictured) though that had former Kangaroo Jharal You Yeh in awe after the match.