Cameron Munster replaces Daly Cherry-Evans as Qld captain for State of Origin II
Cameron Munster has jumped over his club captain and been named the new Queensland skipper ahead of the second State of Origin clash in Perth.
The 30-year-old one-time wild child but permanent larrikin replaces Daly Cherry-Evans, who was axed as halfback and captain after the opening loss to NSW at Suncorp Stadium.
Munster was picked by coach Billy Slater ahead of his Melbourne Storm captain and Maroons teammate Harry Grant as well as Gold Coast Titans skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
The clash in Perth on Wednesday will be Munster's 20th Origin appearance for Queensland, having won the Wally Lewis Medal as player of the series in 2020.
Slater also confirmed Canterbury Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann would play his first game for Queensland in a new-look team that has to beat the Blues to force a game three decider to avoid losing a second straight series.
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