QUEENSLAND came from behind to tie the State of Origin series before a huge crowd at Melbourne Cricket Ground, skipper Cameron Munster starring in a comfortable win over New South Wales.
Laurie Daley’s Blues scored two early tries to lead 12-2 after 22 minutes.
But after Munster survived an early HIA test, he turned on the class as Queensland narrowed the margin to four by halftime and then took control in the second session.
Midway through the half, NSW did managed to rein in the margin to just eight points but then Billy Slater’s side put its foot on the accelerator again.
The Blues were further depleted when centre Kotoni Staggs was sent to the sin bin during the second half for a late shot on Kalyn Ponga.
More to come
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