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Smith puts Fa'asuamaleaui at Origin ease

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has reconnected his former Melbourne teammates in Queensland's Origin camp. (AAP)

Cameron Smith's calming influence has put Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's mind at ease as the Queensland forward prepares for a heavier State of Origin workload.

The 22-year-old was adamant he didn't deserve to be selected, critical of his own form in a losing Gold Coast team despite sitting third in the NRL for post-contact metres and third among forwards for running metres this season.

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