Darius Boyd will retire this week with a remarkable 112-year record as the most capped Test player in Australian rugby league history to have never tasted defeat.
Boyd will play his 337th first grade game against the Cowboys on Thursday night at Suncorp Stadium. That will take him into ninth position on the all-time list, one game ahead of both Brad Fittler and John Sutton.For all his success at club and Origin level, it is his record as a Test player from his debut in 2008 until his final game in the Anzac Test of 2017 that catches the eye.
"Looking back, I am very proud of my Test career. I played with some great players and went through a great era there. "Myself and Karmichael Hunt got called up late for our debuts after I think Justin Hodges and Brett Stewart pulled out," he said. As for his fondest Test memories, playing in the 2013 World Cup final win is one. The 2016 Four Nations tournament is also a favourite.
It was a year where Boyd also won the Ron McAuliffe Medal for the Maroons in a series where he also played in his favourite position of fullback after previously forging a devastating partnership alongside Greg Inglis on the left edge.
The GB equivalent is a 1 game unbeaten career
From a NSW and Souths supporter I hope you have a great life after footy and thanks for some great memories champ.
He was a champion when surrounded by champions. When the Broncos needed him most he wasn’t to be seen. Should never be held in the same regard as the others on all the lists he has made.
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