Queensland’s State of Origin Game 1 team announced
The Queensland side for the 2018 State of Origin series opener has today been revealed.
Maroons Coach Kevin Walters confirmed the new-look 18 man squad at a press conference on Monday.
Greg Inglis has been named as Queensland’s new captain, taking over from Cameron Smith who announced his retirement from representative football last week.
Brisbane Bronco Andrew McCullough is one of three players who will be making their origin debut at the MCG next Wednesday, along with Felise Kaufusi and Jai Arrow.
In a shock move, Matt Scott and Darius Boyd were both left out of the side.
Queensland, here’s your Origin Game 1 Team:
1. Billy Slater
2. Valentine Holmes
3. Greg Inglis (Captain)
4. Will Chambers
5. Dane Gagai
6. Cameron Munster
7. Ben Hunt
8. Dylan Napa
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Jarrod Wallace
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Felise Kaufusi
13. Josh McGuire
Interchange
14. Michael Morgan
15. Josh Papalii
16. Jai Arrow
17. Coen Hess
18. Joe Ofahengaue
The @QLDmaroons have confirmed their #Origin team for Game 1 at the @MCG!
Details – https://t.co/R5wZZcXdEl#NRL pic.twitter.com/nl8tLXvbKF
— NRL (@NRL) May 28, 2018
NSW coach Brad Fittler is expected to announce his squad on Monday evening.
