Queensland coach Kevin Walters has revealed Ethan Lowe will make his Origin debut for the Maroons on Wednesday night — but has dodged questions about the final makeup of his team.
After second-rower Matt Gillett was ruled out of the decider at ANZ Stadium, Walters was forced to chose between prop Dylan Napa and the South Sydney second-rower Lowe for the final position.
Lowe, who has played 15 games for South Sydney this year, has won the spot.
However, it’s unclear whether he will start or if the Maroons will shuffle their lineup.
Speaking on NRL 360 on Tuesday night, Walters was coy when asked directly by Paul Kent if he would start David Fifita in place of Gillett, with Lowe to move to the bench.
“That information, I’m not sure where you got that from Kenty, but from our point of view, we’re not going to divulge our starting side or who’s going to be playing where.
“When you’re going into battle you do not let your opposition know what’s happening with your side.
“Everyone will find out tomorrow evening one hour before kick off who’s playing where.
“We have got some options up our sleeve the Maroons, and that’s the beauty of it.
“We know what we’re doing inside the Maroons camp.”
Lowe was presented his jersey by Gillett on Tuesday night.
“You deserve this jersey,” Gillett said.
Lowe said: “this is what all of us in this room have dreamt about, to get this jersey”.
“You guys all have faith in me … I can’t wait to get out there and do my job.”
Lowe will be one of three debutants for the Maroons alongside Corey Norman and Christian Welch.