Xavier Coates reveals struggles dealing with abuse from PNG fans as Kumuls great David Mead lends support

Test winger Xavier Coates spoke about his pride in representing Australia despite facing severe online abuse for choosing the Kangaroos over Papua New Guinea, where he had previously played for the Kumuls. Born in PNG and raised in Queensland, Coates received backlash from Kumuls fans but found support from former PNG star David Mead, who urged fans to respect Coates’s decision. Following a successful Pacific Cup campaign with Australia, Coates looks ahead to potential future opportunities with the Kangaroos and continues to develop his skills in club rugby.

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