Broncos rookie Brendan Piakura and other Queensland forwards preparing to make their mark

After making his NRL debut as a teenager in 2021, the powerful edge forward was sin-binned within just six minutes.

The following year, the 21-year-old would don the Broncos colours just once as calf injuries, hamstring tears and concussion issues kept him to 13 Queensland Cup appearances for Norths Devils, following his eight the previous year.

Capewell said the versatility of his young teammate would make him a crucial piece of their premiership quest in the later stages of the season.

He…