Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has been overruled by his senior players this week, with his Queensland Maroons contingent choosing to play against the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night, despite being told otherwise.
Bennett had planned to rest at least two of his State of Origin representatives after Queensland's 28‑4 loss on Wednesday night, with forwards Sam Thaiday, Matt Gillett and Josh McGuire the favourites to have a spell.
But when approached this morning to be told of the news, Bennett's players answered back, refusing to take a week off and demanding to be on the plane to Sydney.
The Broncos will play the Roosters at 7.30 tonight.
Meanwhile, the Storm beat the Knights 40‑12 while the Eels beat the Warriors 32‑24 last night.
