A changing of the guard is occurring all around him but Queensland captain Cameron Smith insists the Maroons' preparation for Game One tomorrow night has been just like any other, instilling full faith in the new faces set to debut.
Anthony Milford and Dylan Napa will make their maiden Origin appearances in critical starting positions and taking the places of two of Queensland's greatest ever servants in Johnathan Thurston and Matt Scott.
Their absence along with that of Greg Inglis leaves the team that has dominated the past decade lacking Origin experience, a factor that has been critical to the Maroons' success in recent years.
In New South Wales Nate Myles might best be remembered as the person who Paul Gallen decided to punch in the head in Game One, 2013 that led to the banning of punching in the game altogether.
State of Origin Game 1 will kick off at 9.50pm tomorrow at Suncorp Stadium.
Source: NRL
