Daly Cherry-Evans excited for State of Origin captain clash with Manly mate Jake Trbojevic

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Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says the axing of former NSW captain James Tedesco 'sucks' because he has been in the same position and understands the pain.

Manly teammates Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic will captain Queensland and NSW in State of Origin Game I.Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has said the axing of former NSW captain James Tedesco "sucks" because he has been in the same position and understands the pain.

"That theme hasn't necessarily disappeared, but it has been a bit hard to lean into a lately without those sort of rivalries," Maroons half Cherry-Evans said.Manly teammate and great friends Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans become the first duo from the same club to captain against each other in State of Origin since 2000.The pair are the first club teammates to captain opposing states since 2000 when Sydney Roosters duo Brad Fittler and Adrian Lam led NSW and Queensland.

"There are really no words to explain it because we as footy players want to keep doing it forever and ever.

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