NSW fullback James Tedesco proved the difference in the State of Origin opener and Queensland coach Kevin Walters reckons another No.1 can do the same in Origin II.
It is a must win game in Sydney on Sunday for the Maroons and Walters says returning veteran Billy Slater is ready to "step up" and fix Queensland's problems.
After missing the Maroons' game one loss with a hamstring injury, Slater marked his 35th birthday on Monday by being named in an extended Queensland squad for Origin II.
Slater and prop Dylan Napa must prove their fitness by tomorrow but Walters boldly claimed the Melbourne fullback would play his 30th Origin.
The Maroons will take on the NSW Blues at 9.40pm Sunday at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
[Source: One News]
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