State of Origin heroes born outside of their state
It's meant to be a game of State versus State, but history shows that's not always how it works out.
Ever since the first Origin game in 1980, eligibility has been a contentious issue. You only have to look at Blues centre Steve Rogers' birth certificate to see he was born in enemy territory.
Debate continues to rage about whether a place like Suva, Fiji, qualifies as Queensland territory, but selectors, players and fans don't seem to worry.
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But if it weren't for some of those creative eligibility rules, some Origin greats would have been lost to the series.
Flick through to see the list of Origin stars born outside the state they proudly represented.
