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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Grieving Cameron Munster to make late dash to Maroons camp ahead of Origin decider

Cameron Munster of the Maroons is tackled by Nathan Cleary of the Blues during the State of Origin Game 2
Queensland captain Cameron Munster is determined to play in State of Origin Game 3 in Sydney despite the death of his father. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

A “pretty upset” Maroons captain Cameron Munster will return to camp barely 24 hours before this year’s State of Origin decider following the death of his father over the weekend, as he continues to deal with the emotional toll.

Munster left his teammates on Sunday to return to Rockhampton to spend time with his mother and sister after his father Steven suddenly passed away, and 18th man Reece Walsh deputised for the five-eighth in one of the Maroons’ most important pre-match training sessions.

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