Tino Fa'asumaleaui honoured advice from his father on the last day of his life when he led up front to inspire Queensland to a comeback State of Origin victory.
The Maroons prop was enormous in their 44-24 win over the Blues at the MCG on Wednesday night to send the series to a decider in Brisbane.
Fa'asuamaleaui played just days after his father Fereti died following a battle with cancer.
"It wasn't hard because I knew my dad wanted me to do this and he sacrificed a lot for me growing up," Tino said in the Maroons sheds.
"His last day on earth he told me, 'son, whatever happens next, you make sure you represent Queensland and play hard'. That meant so much.
