Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Weekly

Canberra Raiders front rower Josh Papalii has retained his spot in the Queensland side for the State of Origin decider on Wednesday 13 July, while teammate Jack Wighton has missed out on the 17 for NSW.

Papalii was under pressure to keep his place in the side after a quiet opening two games for the Maroons, but coach Billy Slater has decided to stick with the veteran prop.

With Felise Kaufusi ruled out, Slater has named North Queensland forward Tom Gilbert to debut off the bench with his club...

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii has kept his spot for the Queensland Maroons' State of Origin series decider at Lang Park next Wednesday.

But his Raiders teammate Jack Wighton has missed out on the 17 and was named NSW Blues' 18^th man.

Maroons coach Billy Slater named Papalii to start in front row of the team he named on Monday.

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii has kept his spot for the Queensland Maroons' State of Origin series decider at Lang Park next Wednesday.

Maroons coach Billy Slater named him to start in front row of the team he named on Monday.

There was discussion Papalii could miss out on game three after he played limited minutes in the opening two Origins.

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