Josh Papali'i returns to Queensland's side after three years, reminiscent of former legend Allan Langer's comeback.
Josh Papali'i is officially back in the Queensland side, ending his three-year representative retirement to make a comeback in what will be one of the biggest games of his career.
Papalii retired from Origin footy before the 2023 season after 23 Origin matches and six series wins. In 2001 Maroons legend Allan Langer was also brought out of retirement by Wayne Bennett for the decider in what turned out to be a masterstroke.
His selection is deserved but also a surprise. It has that feel-good story to it like former Raider Adam Mogg's debut in 2006 when headlines screamed "Adam Who?". Mogg answered that question emphatically with two stellar...