New Queensland forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been rewarded for punching out incredible numbers for the Dolphins this season as he prepares to make his State of Origin debut in Melbourne.
The 22-year-old second-rower, who was 20th man in game one, has been listed at No.16 for the June 17 showdown at the MCG on a new-look bench which also includes recalled Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh and North Queensland outside back Murray Taulagi.
Finefeuiaki replaces injured Pat Carrigan from the 22-20 loss in game one of the series in Sydney. Walsh has been included in place of Broncos teammate Ezra Mam, who has been dropped, while Taulagi replaces injured Broncos centre Gehamat Shibasaki..
Mam and Shibasaki did not get on the field in Sydney and there is a chance Walsh and Taulagi won't either unless there is an injury in the starting backline.
