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    A Wayne Bennett halftime sermon has jolted Queensland to a 18-14 victory in league's opening State of Origin match against New South Wales in Adelaide

    A Wayne Bennett halftime sermon has jolted Queensland to a 18-14 victory in league's opening State of Origin match against New South Wales in Adelaide

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Bennett told broadcaster Channel Nine his job was to convince nervous Maroons players, including eight debutants, that State of Origin was just another game.

    Queensland were 10-nil down at the break, but recovered to win courtesy of a 14-minute three-try blitz.

    Captain Daly Cherry-Evans describes Bennett's influence across the week.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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