Warriors rookie Reece Walsh will start for the Queensland Maroons at fullback in Game II of the 2021 series after just 7 first grade games.

Queensland have rushed Walsh into the starting side against a merciless New South Wales Blues out to lock up the series in Brisbane after hammering the Maroons in Game I.

Francis Molo will also make his Origin debut while St George Illawarra veteran Andrew McCullough will start at dummy half for the injured Harry Grant.