There's another strong Pacific presence in tonight's State of Origin line-ups, where New South Wales will be looking to begin their series defence with a win on home soil at Sydney's ANZ Stadium.
Former Tongan international's Michael Jennings and Daniel Tupou will start for Blues on either wing, with Will Hopoate in the centres.
Former Tongan international Daniel Tupou competing for New South Wales during last year's State of Origin series. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Another ex Mate Ma'a is Andrew Fifita on the interchange bench for the home side.
Meanwhile Toa Samoa prop Josh McGuire is poised to make his Origin debut from the Queensland bench, with former Cook Islands rep Dylan Napa is 19th man.
Samoa rugby league international Josh McGuire will make his State of Origin debut for Queensland off the bench. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
