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Munster sets the record straight
Queensland captain Cameron Munster explains why he missed training ahead of the Origin series opener.
Queensland NRL captain Cameron Munster publicly clarified the circumstances behind his absence from training sessions ahead of the State of Origin series opener. The episode underscores the communication demands placed on high-profile athletes in elite competitions, where any unscheduled absence triggers immediate public scrutiny regardless of cause.








