NSW are being warned not to underestimate the “wounded” Queensland side heading into Origin II.

Former Blues captain Paul Gallen told Mark Levy the Maroons will “without a doubt” be better in game two than in the opener, with Josh Papalii returning and 50,000 screaming fans at Suncorp Stadium to egg them on.

“The fact they’re playing back at their … home ground, they will fire up.”

But Gal still isn’t shying away from backing the Blues.

“They’re too talented, they’re too good a side.”

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