The Maroons didn't hire a coach, they hired a time capsule and told it to fix the present.
Queensland stunner: Darius Boyd touted as shock Slater replacement
In a left-field move that has Queensland rugby league fans scratching their heads, the Maroons have named legendary former player Darius Boyd as a shock contender to replace Billy Slater as coach. Boyd, who last coached a kids' team, now faces the unenviable task of reviving a squad that's been in freefall since Slater's departure, with critics questioning if nostalgia alone can win an Origin series.
Source: Queensland stunner: Darius Boyd touted as shock Slater replacement — Fox Sports
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