Form hurts Boyd hope

DARIUS Boyd is fighting to save his Queensland career, conceding he is unlikely to be selected for Origin I based on his form for the Broncos.

The Brisbane skipper has refused to give up hope and has vowed to press his claims for a recall, starting against the Bulldogs tomorrow night at Suncorp Stadium.

A veteran of 28 Origin matches, Boyd missed last year’s decider at the same venue because of a broken hand, consigned to passenger status as wing sensation Valentine Holmes crossed for a series-winning hat-trick.

Boyd’s Origin prospects were not aided by a hamstring complaint that affected his confidence in the opening month, but the 30-year-old hoped his past performances counted at the selection table.