Mal Meninga is one of the greatest figures in Australian rugby.
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He appeared in over 400 “first grade matches, and won 32 State of Origin caps.
He also played 73 games for Australia, serving as the team’s captain for 23 Test matches between 1990 and 1994.
How fast was Mal Meninga?
Meninga could run 100m in 11 seconds when he was a player.
Who Is Mal Meninga?
Mal Meninga is a former rugby league team captain and current rugby coach for Australia. He is of South Sea Islander and Indigenous Australian heritage.
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Meninga is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby league players of all time.

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As a player, Meninga played in the positions of centre and fullback, representing Queensland in State of Origin matches and Australia in international matches.
Meninga played for many teams including the Canberra Raiders, where he won three premierships.
After retiring as a player, Meninga began his coaching career. He coached the Canberra Raiders, leading them to two NRL premiership titles; and the Australian Kangaroos, leading them to winning Rugby League World Cup three times.
Outside of rugby, Meninga is an advocate in cultural affairs, promoting Indigenous issues and reconciliation in Australia.


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