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RL:Maroons to embrace history in bid to create their own

Queensland have vowed to go back to the well and channel the spirit of 1995 again, as they attempt to defy State of Origin history and come from behind for a second straight year.

The Maroons were on Thursday picking up the pieces from their great Origin capitulation, after NSW came from 20-6 down to win 22-20 in Sydney on Wednesday night.

Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga admitted afterwards he felt responsible for the loss, after his controversial send-off for a shoulder charge on NSW rookie Tolu Koula.

But the Queenslanders have immediately turned their eyes to Melbourne and June 17, when they must win for the first time in 14 years to keep the series alive.

No side in the 46-year history of State of Origin has come from behind two years in a row to win both series, a feat the Maroons must now pull off.

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