Cameron Munster will celebrate his 20th State of Origin match as the new captain of Queensland.
The 30-year-old Melbourne playmaker has edged out fellow Storm teammate Harry Grant and Gold Coast prop and captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui for the role.
He replaces former skipper Daly Cherry-Evans, who was axed after the 18-6 loss in game one of this year’s series.
Munster will take charge for game two in Perth next Wednesday night as the Maroons aim to square the ledger.
The new skipper has scored three tries in his 19 Origin outings so far, and he would no doubt love to add to the tally as the Queenslanders seek to keep the series alive in the west.
Munster is a proven leader and is in the Storm leadership group.
According to the Maroons, Slater informed the playing group of the appointment following a training session at Twin Waters this morning.
Slater has also confirmed Canterbury Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann will make his Origin debut in Perth.
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