Queensland are bracing for the aerial threat of State of Origin newcomer Mark Nawaqanitawase, with the debutant NSW winger bringing an additional element to the Blues' attack.
The rugby union convert will make his Origin debut at the MCG on Wednesday night, earning a start after the Blues' backline was reshuffled following injury to Casey McLean.
Since crossing to the NRL after playing with the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and sevens at the 2024 Olympics, Nawaqanitawase has proved a revelation for the Sydney Roosters.
