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Queensland has made one forced change to its starting line up for Women's State of Origin Game III.
Lock forward Keilee Joseph will start in place of the injured Sienna Lofipo, who impressed on debut in Queensland's pivotal 11-10 win over New South Wales in Game II.
The Maroons are seeking to come from behind in the first three-game Women's Origin series when they take to the field in Townsville next Thursday night.
Sophie Holyman, Emily Bass and Chelsea Lenarduzzi have been added to the interchange bench, with Skyla Adams released back to the Maroons' under 19 team after a stint in the senior camp.
The Blues named an unchanged side on Tuesday, albeit with a shuffling of roles for Olivia Kernick and Keely Davis.
"Olivia started for us in Games I and II in the lock position, coming off the bench, so I've just formalised that now," NSW coach Kylie Hilder said.
Queensland will be riding a wave of momentum into the deciding match after an incredible finish to Game II saw the Maroons come from behind late through a try from Tarryn Aiken and a field goal from Lauren Brown
Game III will kick off at 7:45pm on Thursday, June 27.
Queensland Maroons State of Origin team list
- 1.Tamika Upton
- 2.Julia Robinson
- 3.Shenae Ciesiolka
- 4.Evania Pelite
- 5.Emmanita Paki
- 6.Tarryn Aiken
- 7.Ali Brigginshaw (c)
- 8.Shannon Mato
- 9.Lauren Brown
- 10.Jessika Elliston
- 11.Tazmin Rapana
- 12.Romy Teitzel
- 13.Keilee Joseph
- 14.Emma Manzelmann
- 15.Makenzie Weale
- 16.Sophie Holyman
- 17.Chelsea Lenarduzzi
- 18.Zahara Temara
- 19.Emily Bass
- 20.Destiny Brill
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