Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to be quizzed over a reported rift with gun Origin player Selwyn Cobbo.
Nine’s Danny Weidler is reporting members of the Maroons coaching staff are offside with Cobbo.
The 22-year-old was a surprise selection on the bench for the series opener.
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While many critics questioned the pick, Cobbo ended up playing a vital role in a Queensland win following an early head injury to Reece Walsh.
Despite the success of that selection Cobbo was subsequently left out of the team for game two.
Selwyn Cobbo in Maroons camp. NRL Images
The Queensland camp said the omission was in part Cobbo’s own choice, citing mental burnout and a desire to get home to Cherbourg.
The Maroons were comprehensively beaten by the Blues in Melbourne.
Now Cobbo is back in the team for Wednesday’s decider but his recall was forced due to injuries in the backline.
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“Word out of the Queensland camp is Selwyn Cobbo is still not seeing eye to eye with the Queensland coaching staff,” Weidler told 9News on Monday.
“That will be denied by Billy Slater… but the mail is good.”
Blues coach Michael Maguire was asked about the reported rift on Tuesday but refused to bite, saying he wasn’t aware of the rumours.
Slater will front media at 12.30pm on Tuesday and will be asked about the story.