The Daily Telegraph reported over the weekend that Taumalolo's manager Chris Orr approached Queensland coach Paul Green about the possibility of the Tongan star playing in State of Origin. According to the Telegraph, Wayne Pearce is conducting a review of the current eligibility criteria for State of Origin. "I am so sick of players not Origin eligible saying 'I want to play Origin'. Of course you want to play Origin, it pays a sh*tload and it's the best product we've got. It will be an all star game if it’s based on residency and lose significant appeal.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 28, 2021 18:53 UTC