Queensland coach Kevin Walters has declared “war” on NSW, saying he expects to win next week’s State of Origin series opener with a new-look side boasting three debutants. Walters was clearly excited about the youth policy that he has adopted after NSW claimed the 2018 Origin series 2-1. The Maroons squad is also without retired great Billy Slater, NFL hopeful Valentine Holmes and injured Brisbane hooker Andrew McCullough. “I spoke to Nathan during the week and we spoke about what he’s playing under at the moment. NSW: JamesTedesco, NickCotric, LatrellMitchell, JoshMorris, JoshAddo-Carr, Cody Walker, Nathan Cleary, David Klemmer, Damien Cook, Paul Vaughan, Boyd Cordner, Tyson Frizell, Jake Trbojevic.

Source: The Guardian May 26, 2019 22:18 UTC