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The Queensland Rugby League has recently revealed the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons squad for the upcoming women's State of Origin series, as reported by raiders.com.au.
The squad comprises six players who participated in the BMD Premiership grand final held between the Burleigh Bears and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Two star Canberra Raiders NRLW players have been named in the Maroons squad for the upcoming Women's State of Origin.
Sophie Holyman and Zahara Temara are set to feature in the inaugural Raiders NRLW squad, but before the season kicks off in July the duo will play for Queensland in the opening game of the Origin series against NSW Blues.
Fresh off winning the QRL Women's Premiership with Burleigh Bears on Sunday, Holyman and Temara were selected Monday as one of six players in the grand final.
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