Queensland coach Billy Slater says he did not hesitate to include debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki in the team for game two. Multiple outlets report that Slater’s decision follows Finefeuiaki being selected for his first NRL appearance, with the coach offering praise for the player ahead of the match.
The reports describe Slater’s comments as confident and straightforward, presenting his selection as a clear football call rather than a tentative experiment. While the articles focus mainly on Slater’s reaction to Finefeuiaki’s inclusion, they converge on the same core details: Finefeuiaki is named in game two, it is his debut, and Slater publicly explains that he “didn’t think twice” about choosing him.
All accounts are consistent in attributing the praise to Slater and in identifying the debutant as Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. Differences between the sources are not evident in the shared summary information, with each outlet highlighting the coach’s supportive remarks tied to the selection decision for game two.
