Queensland Maroons' coach Billy Slater announced a more experienced team for Game I of State of Origin, with David Fifita absent and J'maine Hopgood debuting.
Queensland Maroons' coach Billy Slater announced his team for Game I of the State of Origin with a more experienced squad compared to New South Wales' changes. David Fifita was notably absent despite good form, while Parramatta's J'maine Hopgood debuts as an interchange forward. Queensland's squad features 16 players with previous Origin experience, with Tom Dearden replacing Cameron Munster at five-eighth.
May 26, 2024
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