Reece Walsh has been chosen at fullback for Queensland within the second State of Origin match, regardless of not enjoying since he was knocked-out by a excessive deal with within the opening sport of the collection.Â
The 21-year-old has undergone all required protocols whereas back with membership aspect Brisbane after his necessary 11-day standdown, during which he missed NRL clashes with Cronulla and South Sydney.
As lengthy as he passes closing exams in camp, Walsh will take the sphere in opposition to NSW at the MCG on June 26.
“I have been talking to Reece over the last week and he has been ticking all the boxes and being really professional away from playing,” Maroons coach Billy Slater advised the Nine Network on Sunday.
Dolphins ahead Felise Kaufusi, 18th man in Game I, comes onto the bench whereas Warriors back-rower Kurt Capewell, who may also play centre, earns a Maroons recall on the bench.
Parramatta lock J’maine Hopgood, who made his Origin debut in Sydney, missed choice with a back damage after he was unavailable for the NRL match in opposition to Sydney Roosters on Saturday.
Brisbane outdoors back Selwyn Cobbo, who starred in Sydney, has been unnoticed of the squad.
The 22-year-old performed for the Broncos within the 22-12 loss to South Sydney on Friday evening.
“Selwyn’s just not quite 100 per cent at the moment. He’s been playing with injections … we just thought it was best for Selwyn to have a rest,” Slater stated on Monday.
Capewell will fill the utility function which Cobbo had for Game I.
Slater was stuffed with reward for the Warriors ahead, who final performed for the Maroons in 2022.
“He’s got great versatility in his game, he’s never let Queensland down,” Slater stated.
“He was playing extremely well before he hurt his calf a month ago.”
Veteran Dane Gagai has been introduced in as the 18th man.
The prolonged squad additionally contains younger forwards Heilum Luki and Trent Loiero, who will be part of camp for the primary time when the squad assembles in Brisbane as we speak.
Full Maroons Origin II group record
Reece Walsh – Brisbane Broncos
Xavier Coates – Melbourne Storm
Valentine Holmes – North Qld Cowboys
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow – The Dolphins
Murray Taulagi – North Qld Cowboys
Tom Dearden – North Qld Cowboys
Daly Cherry-Evans (c) – Manly Sea Eagles
Reuben Cotter – North Qld Cowboys
Ben Hunt – St George Illawarra Dragons
Lindsay Collins – Sydney Roosters
Jaydn Su’A – St George Illawarra Dragons
Jeremiah Nanai – North Qld Cowboys
Patrick Carrigan – Brisbane Broncos
Harry Grant – Melbourne Storm
Moeaki Fotuaika – Gold Coast Titans
Felise Kaufusi – The Dolphins
Kurt Capewell – New Zealand Warriors
Dane Gagai – Newcastle Knights
Heilum Luki – North Qld Cowboys
Trent Loiero – Melbourne Storm
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