NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has decided to maintain the starting line-up following their loss in Game Two as they gear up for the decisive State of Origin match. While the starting players remain unchanged, Daley has made notable adjustments to the extended squad, welcoming Bradman Best and Jacob Kiraz into the mix. This shift sees Matt Burton and Jacob Preston excluded from the selection.
The team comprises a strong lineup with key players from various clubs, including:
1. Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
2. Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers)
3. Stephen Crichton (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
4. Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
5. Zac Lomax (Parramatta Eels)
6. Jarome Luai (Wests Tigers)
7. Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)
8. Max King (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
9. Reece Robson (North Queensland Cowboys)
10. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)
11. Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers)
12. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)
13. Isaah Yeo (c) (Penrith Panthers)
14. Connor Watson (Sydney Roosters)
15. Spencer Leniu (Sydney Roosters)
16. Hudson Young (Canberra Raiders)
17. Stefano Utoikamanu (Melbourne Storm)
18. Jacob Kiraz (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
19. Lindsay Smith (Penrith Panthers)
20. Bradman Best (Newcastle Knights)
Further updates and insights are anticipated as the Blues prepare for this critical match.