Queensland captain Cameron Munster has warned of the attacking threat he intends to jointly pose with debutant half Sam Walker after his own welcome return to form.
The Maroons five-eighth was in the best form of his underwhelming season for Melbourne before coming into Queensland camp, inspiring two NRL wins with some trademark Munster magic.
With ultra-attacking Sydney Roosters playmaker Walker by his side, Munster is urging the 24-year-old to play his natural way in the State of Origin series opener in Sydney on Wednesday.
"Back yourself," Munster said when asked of his advice for Walker.
"That is the reason he has been given the opportunity to wear the famous No.7 jersey. We don't want him going out there to be Johnathan Thurston of Cooper Cronk. Go and be Sam Walker."