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Rival's ultimate praise for fairytale Origin debutant

Gehamat Shibasaki (centre) shapes as the Maroons' wildcard for the Origin decider. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE)

Stephen Crichton has paid shock Queensland debutant Gehamat Shibasaki the ultimate compliment, claiming his opposite man for the State of Origin decider has been the NRL's best centre this year.

It's why Crichton insists Shibasaki will not be underestimated by NSW, who have deferred a call on the fitness of superstar duo Brian To'o and Payne Haas until Tuesday.

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