Latrell Mitchell Puts On The Afterburners To Score Sensational Full-Field Try

Latrell Mitchell has scored a full-field try to extend New South Wales' lead in State of Origin Game 2.

Just minutes after producing a one-on-one strip which helped set up the opening try of the clash, the Blues centre did something even more special.

With New South Wales pinned back on their line and Queensland threatening in attack, the home side looked set to equal the scoring with a try of their own.

Thankfully for the Blues, Mitchell was on hand to ensure that didn't happen.

As the ball was flung out to New South Wales' left edge, Mitchell instinctively sprung into action and intercepted the ball.

With nothing but green grass and the try line ahead of him, the Blues star tucked the ball under his arm and pinned his ears back.

Granted, Mitchell may not be renowned for his blistering speed, but he certainly left plenty of recovering Queensland defenders in his dust.

Maroons winger Xavier Coates gave a brilliant chase but came up agonisingly short as Mitchell slipped through his finger tips to cross the line and extend New South Wales' lead.

What a game he's having.

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Max Sherry

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