Both QLDmaroons and NSWBlues have locked in their 1-22 for the Origin decider!
Cowboys teenager Jeremiah Nanai moves into the starting side to cover for Felise Kaufusi, who is in America with his ill father. Nanai's fellow Cowboy Tom Gilbert will make his Origin debut from the bench. Maroons selectors have also added Cowboys flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Roosters playmaker Sam Walker to the squad. Five-eighth Cameron Munster is expected to play but coach Billy Slater has Walker and Tom Dearden in the squad should the Storm superstar fail to come up.
Fullback Kalyn Ponga missed the Knights' game against the Titans due to concussion but he should be right to play in Brisbane.Cowboys prop Jordan McLean will make his State of Origin debut in place of Payne Haas, who has succumbed to a shoulder injury. McLean played for the Kangaroos at the 2017 World Cup and will become the fifth-oldest player to debut for the Blues.
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