Munster backs Maroons teammate to honour late dad in Origin II

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will play State of Origin II only days after his father Fereti died. Maroons captain Cameron Munster says he knows Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father proud. What's next? ABC Sport will live blog State of Origin II on Wednesday evening. Queensland captain Cameron Munster is confident prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud in tomorrow night's State of Origin II at the MCG. "We have obviously gone through some tough times, me and Tino, so I know exactly how he is feeling," Munster said. "When you lose your mentor, or an idol or a role model of your family, especially your dad, it does take a heavy toll on you. "I know Fereti will be very proud of the man and father he has become. "We all talk about rugby league accolades, but the values Fereti put in Tino … I am sure he will be a very proud dad tomorrow night regardless of the result. "We know what Tino is about and we are right behind him … hopefully he can play the footy Fereti would be proud of." Maroons forward Kurt Capewell said Fa'asuamaleaui would do "anything for his teammates", which was one reason why he has decided to play in the match. "I can't imagine what it's like to go through," Capewell said. "All we can do is get around him and be there for him."