Hield handed the jerseys to Anderson, Foimano and Chapman after Kaitlan Johnston and Southwell’s sister Hannah were sidelined through injury.
According to Hield, Fuimaono might have made his debut a year earlier if it wasn’t for a collarbone injury he suffered before last year’s Origin game.
“I just love her versatility, she’s the type of person you can put on the field, play anywhere and get the job done, and that’s why she’s a 14-year-old,” Hield said of Fuimaono .
Veteran Yasmin Clydsdale played on the wing last year, but will be in the second row in Game 1 to make room for debutant Chapman.
“she [Chapman] It was very close last year, but she has matured a lot as a player and I saw her do well during the World Cup,” Hield said. “For me, it was a no-brainer. “
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For the first time this year, the Women’s Origin series will be played in two, not one, one disagreement decision Since the series could end in a draw. If so, the Hield Blues will retain the Origins crown as the defending champions from 2022 onwards.
“We didn’t even think about Townsville,” said Hield, stressing the importance of winning the first game.
“We’ve got to get Game 1 done, that’s our priority. We’ve got a game, basically in eight days, and that’s what we’re going to focus on going into training camp. Once that game is over, we’re going back to Start thinking about Townsville.”
