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Margie McDonald

Ponga turns from friend to foe in NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans (l) and Kalyn Ponga (c) faced off just three days after their Origin triumph. (AAP)

Newcastle captain and fullback Kalyn Ponga had the unpleasant task of trying to shutdown the man he enjoyed a stellar State of Origin win with, just 72 hours earlier - Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.

Ponga and Cherry-Evans were crucial in Queensland's courageous 22-12 win on Wednesday night in Brisbane.

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