In a bid to avoid further scrutiny ahead of next week's State of Origin opener, Ben Te'o and Darius Boyd have been shielded from reporters at the Queensland team media session on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday.
Maroons officials issued a directive to the media that Te'o would not be available for interviews while the NRL integrity panel investigates assault allegations levelled at him by a Brisbane woman.
Officials insisted Boyd could not remain at the media session following the team photograph due to ongoing treatment for his injured ankle.
The Newcastle winger has been given until Friday to prove his fitness.
However, Boyd was also expected to be interviewed by the integrity panel over last month's alleged incident.