Game II of this year's State of Origin will take place on Sunday 26th June, with the NSW Blues looking to push the series to a decider.
Brad Fittler has made seven changes to the squad that lost 16-10 to the Queensland Maroons in the opener, with Matt Burton, Angus Crichton, Clint Gutherson, Jordan McLean, Victor Radley, Siosifa Talakai and Jake Trbojevic all joining the squad.
Tyson Frizell, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Ryan Matterson, Jacob Saifiti, Tariq Sims and Kotoni Staggs have all been dropped, with Jack Wighton not selected after testing positive for COVID-19.
NSW Blues Game II Confirmed Team
Matt Burton has been named in the centres whilst Siosifa Talakai has been named on the bench, with both players set to make their Origin debut.
Apisai Koroisau replaces Damien Cook as starting hooker, with Stephen Crichton, Jake Trbojevic and Cameron Murray also earning a spot in the 13.
Nicho Hynes has retained his spot as 18th man.
STARTING LINE-UP
1. James Tedesco (c)
2. Brian To’o
3. Matt Burton
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Daniel Tupou
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Payne Haas
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Cameron Murray
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
INTERCHANGE:
14. Damien Cook
15. Angus Crichton
16. Junior Paulo
17. Siosifa Talakai
18TH MAN:
18. Nicho Hynes
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