Overview

• Queensland coach Billy Slater granted Cameron Munster compassionate leave to mourn his father before deciding he wanted to play in Wednesday’s series decider.
• Munster is expected to rejoin the Maroons in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the captain’s run at Accor Stadium.
• The team will wear black armbands during Game III as a mark of respect for Steven Munster’s memory.
• Hooker Harry Grant and fellow teammates have pledged to support their skipper both emotionally and through their on-field performance.
• Billy Slater hailed Munster’s choice to play through his loss as an inspiration and believes his presence will galvanize the squad for the winner-take-all match.