A video of a Parramatta junior scoring a brutal length-of-the-field try has been viewed more than 100 million times after going viral in America.
The clip is of Viliotu Masila's storming run off the opening play of the game for the Merrylands Rams in the Parramatta Junior Leagues under 18s competition last season.
From the kick off, Masila came off the back fence and shrugged off at least nine defenders to score, and was then mobbed by teammates.
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The Eels originally posted the clip to TikTok last May. That original clip has been viewed more than seven million times.
It was also picked up by YouTube channel Highlight Reel Sports, where it has racked up another 95 million views.
It has also been picked up by similar sports accounts in the US and Europe.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it won try of the year at the Parramatta Junior League's 2023 awards night.
"I wasn't expecting the try to be posted … it's kinda crazy to see my try get that many views on TikTok," Masila said in an interview at the presentation night.
"I had people bring it up speaking to me, but it just makes me more shy."
Several comments suggested Masila should be scouted for an NFL contract, while others praised the courage shown by some defenders in trying to tackle Masila despite a significant size difference.
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