Queensland coach Billy Slater has selected Gehamat Shibasaki for his debut in the Origin decider.
Queensland coach Billy Slater has dropped one of the biggest bombshells in Origin's 45-year history by handing maligned Bronco Gehamat Shibasaki his Maroons debut for the decider.
The Shibasaki shock came as Slater hauled Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement and opted for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow over Reece Walsh at fullback for the series decider against NSW on Wednesday week in Sydney.
On a night of selection drama, Maroons hierarchy held a marathon three-hour debate as they discussed a replacement for injured fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Gehamat Shibasaki has been one of the form centres this year....