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Joel Gould

'Close to my heart': Origin history awaits Nikora

Briton Nikora will benefit from the new eligibility rules and make his debut for Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand international Briton Nikora says Queensland gave his family "a better life" as he prepares to wear the Maroons jersey for the first time.

New eligibility rules allow the 28-year-old, who has played 16 Tests for the Kiwis, to line up in State of Origin due to his early years as a Gold Coast junior.

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