North Queensland backrower Gavin Cooper will make his long-awaited Origin debut for the Maroons, slotting in for bench forward Josh Papalii (knee, shoulder). Queensland coach Kevin Walters hopes to unleash an all-forwards bench in a bid to clinch a rare State of Origin series whitewash. Queensland: Cameron Smith (capt), Darius Boyd, Gavin Cooper, Cooper Cronk, Dane Gagai, Matt Gillett, Aidan Guerra, Greg Inglis, Jacob Lillyman, Josh McGuire, Nate Myles, Corey Oates, Justin O'Neill, Corey Parker, Matt Scott, Sam Thaiday, Johnathan Thurston. Walters said Maroons big men Aidan Guerra, Corey Parker and Josh McGuire provided ample utility value if they opted for an all-forwards bench. Walters has the chance to mark his first year at the Queensland helm with a clean sweep after the Maroons sealed their 10th Origin series win in 11 years last month.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 04, 2016 06:11 UTC