Josh Papalii gets shock Queensland recall with NSW unchanged for State of Origin decider

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Canberra veteran Josh Papalii has been ushered out of State of Origin retirement to give Queensland's forward pack fire and brimstone in this year's decider, while NSW coach Laurie Daley has named an unchanged 17.

Papalii called time on his Origin career ahead of the 2023 series but will be named at starting prop when Billy Slater unveils his 17 for Origin III on Monday. The 33-year-old prop has been instrumental in the first-placed Raiders' charge up the ladder this year and will add extra vigour to Queensland's pack come 9 July in Sydney.

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