The 2022 State of Origin series is tied 1-1 after the NSW Blues beat the QLD Maroons 44-12 in Game 2, bouncing back from their Game 1 defeat.
Now Game 3 of the series is approaching and the Blues and Maroons have both named their teams for the decider.
The huge match is scheduled to kick off at 8:10 pm AEST on Wednesday, July 13 at Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Queensland.
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The NSW Blues have faced some setbacks in the days leading up to the game.
Jordan McLean has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday (July 7), with Jacob Saifiti taking his place.
Nico Hynes was initially named 19th Man but has since tested positive for Covid-19 and will remain in isolation for the game, with Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend taking his place.
Here's what the NSW Blues Game 3 confirmed team looks like following the changes:
- James Tedesco
- Brian To’o
- Matt Burton
- Stephen Crichton
- Daniel Tupou
- Jarome Luai
- Nathan Cleary
- Jacob Saifiti
- Api Koroisau
- Jake Trbojevic
- Cameron Murray
- Liam Martin
- Isaah Yeo
INTERCHANGE:
- Damien Cook
- Angus Crichton
- Junior Paulo
- Siosifa Talakai
Extended squad: Jack Wighton, Chad Townsend, Clint Gutherson, Dale Finucane, Reece Robson
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Fans will be able to watch all three games of the 2022 State of Origin series on Channel Nine and 9Now.
Channel Nine and Fox Sports both also offer pre-match coverage.
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