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FRANCIS MOLO
moment where the duo take off, or result in a return to the drawing board.
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WHO WILL WIN THE ORIGIN FACE OFF?
After the way in which the he Queensland three-quarter line ne was outplayed in the State of Origin series opener, bolters in the centres have been thrown up to give Game II a shake.
Penrith star Kurt Capewell ell appears destined to move into to the forward pack, opening the door for either Hamiso Tabuai-fidow or Will Chambers to force their way in. The pair will go head to head in Townsville, each bringing very different traits to the table.
Tabuai-fidow (pictured) has established himself as a game changer, with his speed a genuine x-factor.
But he is still just 19 and very raw to the centre position, and is a complete contrast to Chambers.
The veteran has premiership wins and Maroons caps already on his resume, and in his heyday was lauded for his defensive capabilities. However in the twilight of his career, he may have missed the boat to return to rugby league’s biggest arena.
Whoever wins the battle could find themselves lining up at Suncorp Stadium.
HOW MUCH HAVE THE COWBOYS CHANGED?
It was in the aftermath of their last Cronulla clash that the Cowboys turned things around.
In round four they were decimated by the Sharks, and now this contest will determine how much they have learned and adapted under Todd Payten. A similar result could put them back to square one, a turnaround could set them up for finals football.