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Knights NRLW skipper Romy Teitzel wins Queensland Origin selection

REWARD: Romy Teitzel's outstanding season for the Newcastle Knights has earned her a spot in the Queensland Origin squad. Picture: Marina Neil

KNIGHTS skipper Romy Teitzell has been rewarded for her outstanding form in Newcastle's inaugural NRLW season with selection in the Queensland women's squad for the one-off State of Origin clash with NSW in Canberra on June 24.

Teitzel, a 23-year-old from Townsville, will be joined in the 22-player Maroons squad by Newcastle's new signing Tamika Upton, who has played the past three seasons with Brisbane.

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