Greg Inglis has been confirmed as Queensland’s new captain while veterans Darius Boyd and Matt Scott have both been overlooked for this year’s State of Origin opener.
Inglis takes over as skipper following Cameron Smith’s shock retirement and will lead a new-look team, with Ben Hunt handed his first start in the No.7 jersey and Andrew McCullough taking over at hooker.
McCullough is one of three debutants picked, along with second-rower Felise Kaufusi and bench forward Jai Arrow.
QUEENSLAND: Billy Slater, Valentine Holmes, Greg Inglis (capt), Will Chambers, Dane Gagai, Cameron Munster, Ben Hunt, Jarrod Wallace, Andrew McCullough, Dylan Napa, Gavin Cooper, Felise Kaufusi, Josh McGuire. Bench: Michael Morgan, Josh Papalii, Coen Hess, Jai Arrow.