The 24-year-old, who last year captained North Sydney to Shute Shield glory for the first time in 41 years, started at open-side flanker against the Sharks at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban – with the match ending in a 9-all draw.

“When I was selected I was pretty surprised – as it's something I've always worked towards but for it to become a reality was a pretty special moment and one I will never forget,” Miller said.

“I realised that I was a chance of making my debut when the squad was announced and Colby Fainga'a was staying at home with his wife for the birth of his first child.

“I knew I was in with a pretty good shot because I was the only specific seven they brought over to Durban and they were flying Colby in for the second week.”

Miller, who has also previously represented the Australian sevens side, said it was just another game of footy to him.

“I was pretty nerves for a lot of the lead up but once I got on the field I wasn't too bad – I just tried to play my natural game,” he said.

“Overall, I thought I played okay - it wasn't a great game and I didn't get many runs in with the ball, so I was a little bit quiet there but I didn't make to many mistakes so was happy with that side of it.

“The game itself was pretty close - I was expecting a pretty physical game because they’re such a big team, but there were a lot of stoppages so didn't seem to be as fast and free flowing as other games you might watch.”

Now he has got a taste of it, Miller is hoping to add to his solitary cap this weekend when the Rebels take on the Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth on Saturday night. 

“I’m defiantly very happy to have that one under my belt now, I'm just hoping I can do it a few more times now,” he said.

“Now that I have a taste of this competition and have shown I can hold my own, I’m keen to help the team chalk up its second win of the season.”

Miller’s coach  at North Sydney Simon Cron admitted he was surprised Miller wasn't recruited to Super Rugby earlier and has no doubt he has the toughness, skill and temperament to play at this level consistently.

"I sent Will a text with a map for how far it is from Melbourne to Berry and he replied he was looking for a Melbourne farm to milk at as he was missing it," Cron said.

"He has electric speed and is extremely strong so he won't go down the first time they hit him and if they leave any gaps he will be gone.

"He is similar to Michael Hooper in the speed he has."