Queensland call for...John Bateman?!

Former Wigan Warriors star John Bateman couldn't believe his eyes when he read of his call-up for Queensland ahead of this year's State of Origin.

The 26-year-old has taken the NRL by storm since joining Canberra Raiders last year.

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But having been born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, he would probably have some difficulty fulfilling the qualifying criteria.

In fact, the 'call-up' was an administrative error, with Raiders team-mate Luke Bateman the one who should have been listed.

The Englishman saw the funny side, however, tweeting: "Pretty sure I was born in England,Yorkshire but I’m beginning to question that now!"

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