More injury carnage for the Maroons as both centres limp from training
Queensland's already thin backline stocks are on the verge of further collapse after both centres failed to finish their Captain's Run session at CBUS Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Brenko Lee left the field with a calf injury and was shaking his head in frustration while Kurt Capewell suffered a groin concern and watched on gingerly. Wayne Bennett said he expected both to recover in time but Hymel Hunt would travel to Adelaide as cover.
Brenko Lee at Queensland Origin training.Credit:Getty Images
Given the absence of players like Kalyn Ponga, Michael Morgan, Moses Mbye, Valentine Holmes, Corey Allan and Kyle Feldt, it was hardly the news the Maroons needed as they prepare to attempt an upset win over NSW in Adelaide on Wednesday night.
The disruption saw Queensland chop and change positions during their field session, with Dane Gagai spending time at centre, while winger Phillip Sami was due to drop out of the 21-man squad should Capewell be fit to take the field.
"Nothing serious... they went off for a precaution. I do expect them both to play," Maroons coach Wayne Bennett said.
There was better news for winger Xavier Coates, with Bennett saying he was certain to make his debut on the wing after overcoming a shoulder injury he suffered at training on the weekend.