The Queensland selectors have surprisingly retained AFL convert Israel Folau in the side for the second State of Origin rugby league match against New South Wales, in Brisbane, next Wednesday.
In the only change from the side that won the opening game last month, Bulldogs prop Ben Hannant replaces the injured Petero Civoniceva as Queensland chases its fifth straight series win.
A plea from Folau's senior teammates and coach Mal Meninga appear to have swayed the Queensland Rugby League hierarchy to reverse its initial intention.
It had previously threatened to drop Folau after he announced his multi million dollar deal to play for and promote the AFL's Greater Western Sydney franchise from next year.
Queensland skipper Darren Lockyer and Petero Civoniceva changed their stance earlier this week after previously suggesting Folau should be on the outer because of his code switch.
