‘I wanted to shoosh them’: How Haas hit back at Origin critics

Email Payne Haas heard the doubters. While the NSW star didn’t agree with the criticism over his State of Origin credentials, he listened to it all – and it created a beast. The Blues powerhouse talks Origin II, Broncos spotlight and more.

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