In a nail-biting Game 2 of the State of Origin, Queensland defied expectations to defeat New South Wales 26-24 in Perth, keeping their series hopes alive. Despite a late comeback from the Blues, spearheaded by Brian To'o's hat-trick, Queensland's resolute defense, led by captain Cameron Munster and Kurt Capewell, ultimately secured the win. While the Maroons managed to score four tries compared to the Blues' five, their defensive efforts proved crucial as they held on for victory. Munster's performance earned him man of the match honors, reflecting a collective resilience reminiscent of past underdog triumphs.
‘We had that mentality, like the 1995 nobodies team, and we just kept working and turning up for each other, and we ended up getting the chocolates.’
Despite the late drama, the match was won in the first half thanks to a four-try blitz, even after conceding the first points.
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