Queensland is pulling out the local big guns ahead of next week’s State of Origin decider, enlisting the help of the Gold Coast Titans for an opposed training session on the Sunshine Coast.
The Titans have sacrificed their bye week to act as the ultimate sparring partners for the Maroons.
The scratch-match is designed to give Billy Slater’s men the perfect simulation required ahead of next week’s blockbuster at Suncorp.
The New South Wales Blues have also headed north and crossed the border into enemy territory.
Laurie Daley’s squad has set up camp in Kingscliff but will take over the Titans home ground this morning.
They’re set to hit the turf at Cbus Super Stadium for their own training session as they ramp up preparations for the Wednesday showdown.
