Queensland dealt blow as Billy Slater ruled out of State of Origin

Maroons star fails to overcome hamstring complaintMichael Morgan set to replace Slater for Game 1Just hours after coach Kevin Walters declared him set to play, Billy Slater has been ruled out of Wednesday’s State of Origin series opener in a massive blow for Queensland.Brisbane’s Anthony Milford and Newcastle’s Kalyn Ponga will be flown into Melbourne as potential replacements. Related: Billy Slater to call time on State of Origin career after 2018 series Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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