Pressure makes diamonds. And Josh Papalii is hoping to be a big, shining rock in the middle of the Queensland defensive line. The Canberra Raiders enforcer will be the most experienced State of Origin combatant out there when the Maroons look to level the series against NSW at Lang Park on Sunday. They have to overcome a record defeat from the series opener, going down 50-6 in Townsville, with Queensland coach Paul Green hoping Papalii's return will help shore up their middle. Papalii knows he's carrying the hopes of his home state and he's planning for that pressure to bring out the best in him - especially since they've "only got one chance to do it".
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Topic: Papalii hopes Origin pressure helps him shine
