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Joel Gould

Larrikin to leader: Munster to captain Maroons in Perth

Cameron Munster is congratulated by Johnathan Thurston after he was named new Maroons skipper. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Cameron Munster will celebrate his 20th State of Origin match as the new captain of Queensland after one of the most inspiring off-field transformations in the NRL.

The 30-year-old Melbourne playmaker has edged out fellow Storm teammate Harry Grant and Gold Coast prop and captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui for the role.

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