Queensland captain Cameron Munster believes Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will honor his late father, Fereti, in State of Origin II. Fa'asuamaleaui rejoined the Maroons camp after his father's passing from cancer, with Munster drawing parallels to his own experience losing his father during the 2022 series.
Cameron Munster has never won a State of Origin match in Melbourne, despite a decorated career with the Maroons. As Queensland faces a series decider, Munster has a final chance to break this duck in his adopted hometown, aiming to cement his legacy as a modern Queensland hero.
Queensland coach Billy Slater anticipates no issues between Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga in camp despite their on-field melee, and justifies Reece Walsh's recall to the bench for State of Origin II amid the Broncos' losing streak.
Cameron Munster prepares to lead Queensland in State of Origin Game I, still grieving the sudden loss of his father Steven, who died at 58 just before last year's series decider.
Cameron Munster, Queensland's captain, missed training due to soreness but is expected to play in the State of Origin opener. Teammate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui dismissed suggestions of mind games, attributing Munster's absence to age and the need for recovery.
Rugby league player Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with MND, prompting support from his Rabbitohs teammates. Meanwhile, Queensland's Cameron Munster is cleared to play in the State of Origin opener despite missing training due to soreness.
Queensland Maroons player Cameron Munster missed Sunday's training session due to soreness but is expected to play in the State of Origin opener. Teammate Tino Fa'asuamaleaui dismissed suggestions of mind games, attributing Munster's absence to age and the need for body care.
