Queensland Maroons team for Origin I

QUEENSLAND MAROONS TEAM FOR GAME ONE QRL Chairman John McDonald and Chairman of Selectors Des Morris today announced the XXXX Maroons team to play New South Wales in the opening match of the Harvey Norman State of Origin Series in Sydney.

The Maroons team includes two debutants - Israel Folau (Storm) and Ben Hannant (Broncos).

Cameron Smith is the new captain.

The opening match of series is at ANZ Stadium on May 21.

XXXX Maroons Queensland Team v NSW Blues

1. Billy Slater - Storm 2. Brent Tate - Warriors 3. Greg Inglis - Storm 4. Justin Hodges - Broncos 5. Israel Folau - Storm 6. Karmichael Hunt - Broncos 7. Johnathan Thurston - Cowboys 8. Carl Webb - Cowboys 9. Cameron Smith (c) - Storm 10. Petero Civoniceva - Panthers 11. Michael Crocker - Storm 12. Sam Thaiday - Broncos 13. Dallas Johnson - Storm 14. Peter J Marsh - Broncos 15. Ben Hannant - Broncos 16. Nate Myles - Roosters 17. Jacob Lillyman - Cowboys