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A Queensland star showed a heartwarming show of support for his heart-broken team-mate Cameron Munster with a subtle act in the build up to State of Origin III.
Munster returned to lead his side out for the crunch State of Origin decider on Wednesday night at the Accor Stadium, just days after the tragic and sudden passing of his father Steven.
The Maroons skipper, who had left camp on Sunday, returning home to be with his family, has been hailed for his courage for insisting that he was still going to lead the side out against New South Wales.
The 30-year-old cut an energetic figure as he ran out the tunnell ahead of the national anthem.
But as Advance Australia Fair, Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui subtely wrapped his arm around Munster and rubbed his head, in a show of support for the Melbourne Storm star, who was said to have been 'shaken' by this weeks events.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (centre) produced a subtle showing of support for his captain Cameron Munster (right) after the Storm star's dad tragically died over the weekend
Munster (right) had insisted that he would lead out the Maroons during Wednesday's State of Origin decider
He has been lauded in the build up to the match by team-mates and his coach Billy Slater for his courage and bravery
As the anthem finished, Munster was seen breathing a big sigh, before turning and refocusing on the match.
But after his man-of-the-match performance last week, Munster again showcased his brilliance, helping to set up winger Xavier Coates for the first try of the match.
Speaking during the first 15 minutes, Maroons boss Billy Slater joined Nine's commentary of the match to again laud his captain.
'Yeah it's a brave and courageous effort,' Slater said, speaking on Munster.
'He's certainly contributing as well.'
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