Source : ABC NEWS
12m agoThu 1 May 2025 at 7:50am
Papalii set to make Origin debut in starting line-up
The Queensland Maroons have altered their 17-woman team for tonight’s State of Origin.
Sydney Roosters premiership winner and Samoa international Tavarna Papalii has been named to start at lock.
Originally, Papalii — wearing number 17 — was named on the bench.
But Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has decided to throw Papalii into the starting lock role, with North Queensland Cowboys player Mackenzie Weale (number 13) moving to the interchange bench.
Everything you need to know about Magic Round and Women’s State of Origin
A massive weekend of footy begins with tonight’s Women’s State of Origin Game I.
But the full weekend of rugby league in Brisbane is a four-day footy feast which is expected to draw big crowds.
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Welcome to State of Origin
Good evening to all footy fans.
No rivalry in Australian rugby league is bigger than Queensland against New South Wales.
Maroons versus Blues, state versus state, mate versus mate.
Tonight, Game I of the 2025 Women’s State of Origin will be held at Lang Park in Brisbane — the home of Queensland rugby league.
The Queenslanders have the shield after triumphing in the inaugural three-match series last year.
NSW have been stewing on this for 11 months.
With less than three hours to kick-off the excitement is building.
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