Over in Australia, fans are getting excited ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider between New South Wales and Queensland in Brisbane.

Forward Mitch Barnett will make his Origin debut for the Blues off the interchange, with Kurt Capewell starting in the second-row for the Maroons.

ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith unpacks the fan excitement ahead of the 10:05pm kick-off.

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Over in Australia, fans are getting excited ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider between New South Wales and Queensland in Brisbane.
Forward Mitch Barnett will make his Origin debut for the Blues off the interchange, with Kurt Capewell starting in the second-row for the Maroons.
ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith unpacks the fan excitement ahead of the 10:05pm kick-off.
LISTEN ABOVE

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