'Pretty sore': Payne Haas cleared for State of Origin opener despite quad injury
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Broncos superstar Payne Haas admits he is "pretty sore" despite being cleared to join his NSW Blues teammates in State of Origin camp.
NSWRL released a statement on Monday revealing scans had confirmed "a minor quadriceps strain" for the Brisbane prop.
Haas was injured during Sunday's shock loss to the Dragons and admitted the thought of missing the Origin opener did cross his mind at full time.
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Payne Haas speaks to 9News Sydney Nine
"After the game, I was [thinking about it] a bit," he said.
"Obviously I really wanted to be in camp with the boys and just want to represent this great state. [I am] very relieved, I love playing for this state.
"It feels pretty sore at the moment, but I'm sure it will be good in a couple of days."
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He played 55 minutes in the game and was out there at the end as Brisbane went down 30-26 at Suncorp Stadium in a nail-biter.
Haas has been a staple for the Blues since making his Origin debut in 2019.
Payne Haas looks likely to play Origin. Getty
It wasn't the only concern for the Blues ahead of game one, with Stephen Crichton dealing with a groin issue, but the Bulldogs skipper said he will be fit to play.
Queensland have some injury issues of their own to deal with after Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi was ruled out due to a calf injury.
Billy Slater has opted to shift Valentine Holmes to the wing, and brought in rookie Rob Toia at centre to make his Origin debut.
