Queensland legend and Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has shot down talk that the Maroons should be allowed to play Tongan superstar Jason Taumalolo.

It has been revealed that ARLC chairman Peter V’landys was considering relaxing Origin rules to allow Taumalolo to play.

“We’re talking about a rivalry that didn’t start in 1980 – it’s a rivalry that has been going since 1908,” Meninga said.

“Origin is about passion. It’s the same for the fans. That’s also why Jason and others have chosen to play for their places of birth or their ancestry. It’s that passion.

“Jason wasn’t born into the Origin rivalry. It’s not innate.

“I don’t want Jason Taumalolo playing for Queensland. I want him playing for Tonga.”