Billy Slater has demanded his under-pressure Queensland side “do their job better” as the coach delivered a show of faith with an extra sprinkle of Cowboy for the State of Origin decider.
Maroons selectors made just one personnel change for next Wednesday’s game three at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with North Queensland forward Tom Gilbert set to debut off the bench.
Fellow Cowboy Jeremiah Nanai will start in his third Origin in place of Kaufusi, while NRL teammate Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and emerging Sydney Roosters playmaker Sam Walker also joined the squad, replacing reserves Corey Oates and Reece Walsh. “There’s no doubt that individuals in our team can do their job better, but we’ve got our wingers, we’ve got our centres,” Slater said.
It comes as Brad Fittler leant on top-of-table Penrith for game two, picking seven Panthers as well as 2021 premiership player Matt Burton, who had since moved to the Bulldogs.
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