Brisbane welcome back their State Of Origin stars in a major boost for Friday night’s Round 18 clash with the Panthers at Suncorp Stadium.
Pat Carrigan, Payne Haas and Reece Walsh all slot straight back into the starting side as the Broncos look to make a statement against the triple Premiers.
Still missing Captain Adam Reynolds to long-term injury, Brisbane will also be without the suspended Jordan Riki and centre Kotoni Staggs who will be attending the funeral of a close friend interstate on Friday.
Staggs’ absence means Deine Mariner gets a shot in the centres, with Corey Oates returning from knee soreness to take a wing spot.
Backrower Jack Gosiewski (broken arm) and prop Fletcher Baker (knee) will both be out with injuries sustained against the Warriors, joining forwards Ben Te Kura (foot) and Jaiyden Hunt (hand) on the sidelines.
Carrigan resumes Captaincy duties.