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'Tough to cop': Roos' Coates opens up over PNG backlash

Speedster Xavier Coates (r) has been supported by his Kangaroos teammates after online abuse. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Test winger Xavier Coates has spoken of his pride at representing Australia after being subjected to severe online abuse for his decision to play for the Kangaroos ahead of Papua New Guinea.   

The Melbourne winger made his Test debut for the Kumuls as a 18-year-old in 2019 prior to his NRL debut for Brisbane.

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