Later that year he played for St George in the 1949 NSWRFL season's grand final After winning the premiership with Saints that year, McCoy toured NZ with the Australian national team, becoming Kangaroo No.268 and appearing in two Test matches.
Later that year he played for St George in the 1949 NSWRFL season's grand final at centre, scoring a try and kicking a goal in their win over. After that McCoy was selected to tour New Zealand with the Australian national team, becoming Kangaroo No.268 and appearing in two Test matches.