Cameron Munster says Kalyn Ponga is likely to start Origin I from the bench

Cameron Munster says he expects Kalyn Ponga to feature from the bench for State of Origin I, with selection remaining a subject of discussion ahead of the match. All three reports state that Munster’s view centres on Ponga’s role in the team while there is an ongoing contest for the fullback jersey. The outlets describe Ponga as a player whose position in the Origin side may depend on how coaches resolve that fullback battle. While none of the sources provide detailed confirmation of the final team list, they present Munster’s expectation as a meaningful indicator of how Ponga could be used on game day, rather than being named in the starting lineup. In the accounts provided, Munster’s comments are framed as a prediction based on the current selection dynamics, with Ponga’s involvement in the squad still tied to the outcome of the competition for the specialist fullback spot.