After being destroyed in Game 2, Queensland has announced coach Billy Slater has been forced to make some big changes for the series decider.
Queensland has selected Cowboys star Tom Gilbert to make his State of Origin debut.
The Maroons’ team was announced on Monday morning for the series decider at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday.
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Gilbert has been selected on the bench after coach Billy Slater confirmed on Sunday enforcer Felise Kaufusi is unavailable for selection after he flew to the United States to deal with a private family matter surrounding the health of his father.
Slater also confirmed Titans star David Fifita would not be rushed back into the Maroons’ team.
Jeremiah Nanai has been promoted to the starting side.
The biggest news is that Kalyn Ponga has recovered from a concussion suffered in the Game 2 loss to NSW.
Cameron Munster will also play as he continues to nurse a shoulder complaint.
There were rumours star prop Josh Papalii and centre Dane Gagai were facing the axe, but Slater has stayed loyal to the two veterans.
Queensland team for State of Origin Game 3
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Dane Gagai
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Ben Hunt
10. Josh Papalii
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Interchange: 14. Harry Grant, 15. Jai Arrow. 16. Patrick Carrigan, 17. Tom Gilbert
Extended squad: Thomas Flegler, Tom Dearden, Beau Fermor, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Sam Walker.
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