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Maloney joins Kangaroos' oldest debutants

James Maloney will become the oldest player to debut for the Kangaroos in 13 years when he lines up against Scotland in Hull.

THE OLDEST KANGEROO DEBUTANTS

Billy Wilson - 1959 v New Zealand - 32 years 13 days

Trevor Gilmeister - 1995 v NZ - 31 years 102 days

George Piggins - 1975 v NZ - 30 years 348 days

Luke Ricketson - 2003 v NZ 30 years 170 days

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Mark Hohn - 1994 v France - 30 years 158 days

James Maloney - 2016 v Scotland 30 years 136 days

Rex Mossop - 1958 - 30 years 116 days

Kevin Ryan - 1964 v France - 29 years 313 days

Darren Smith - 1998 v NZ - 29 years 305 days

Corey Parker - 2011 v Wales - 29 years 192 days


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