Overview
- Cameron Munster will captain Queensland for Game II in Perth, marking his 20th State of Origin appearance.
- He replaces Daly Cherry-Evans after the Maroons fell 18-6 to New South Wales in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium.
- Munster was chosen ahead of fellow Storm teammate Harry Grant and Gold Coast captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui for the leadership role.
- Canterbury Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann is set to make his first Origin appearance in the revamped Maroons lineup.
- Queensland must secure a win in Perth to level the series and force a decisive Game III.