Seven debutants ready to shine in Origin opener

With seven debutants on show on the field and Maroons legend Billy Slater launching his coaching career, the opening game of the 2022 State of Origin series is brimming with intriguing storylines.

Blues coach Brad Fittler has handed debuts to Kotoni Staggs, Ryan Matterson and Stephen Crichton while Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Selwyn Cobbo and Patrick Carrigan will all get their first taste of Origin footy for Queensland.

Having crossed paths as players in 2004 - Fittler's last Origin series and Slater's first - these two iconic figures now go head-to-head as mentors, looking to strike the first blow in front of 80,000 fans at Accor Stadium.

The Queensland Reds will face off against NSW Blues in Sate of Origin game one at 10pm tomorrow.

Source: NRL.com