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Report: Queensland set to unveil Welch for Origin decider

Fox Sports’ James Hooper has projected the Maroons side for Origin III.

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The Maroons are set to hand Melbourne Storm forward Christian Welch his Origin debut, according to a report by Fox Sports' James Hooper.

It is believed that Welch will replace Gold Coast Titans prop Jarrod Wallace as Queensland looks to bounce back from a horror game two loss.

Broncos prop Joe Ofahengaue will also be named on Monday, according to Hooper.

Welch is enjoying a fine season for the Storm and was originally named to play in game one before suffering a knee injury.

Kevin Walters will also need to find a replacement for Kalyn Ponga after the star fullback was ruled out of the Origin decider with a calf injury.

Hooper's likely Queensland team for Origin III

1. ???

2. Corey Oates

3. Michael Morgan

4. Will Chambers

5. Dane Gagai

6. Cameron Munster

7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)

8. Dylan Napa

9. Ben Hunt

10. Josh Papalii

11. Matt Gillett

12. Felise Kaufusi

13. Josh McGuire

14. Moses Mbye

15. Christian Welch

16. Joe Ofahengaue

18. Tim Glasby

19. Kurt Capewell

 

Published by
Ben Cotton