State of Origin Game II is quickly approaching, with New South Wales and Queensland both announcing their teams to do battle in Perth on Sunday.
Notably, Brad Fittler has opted for a raft of changes within his Blues side, whilst Billy Slater has kept his squad mostly intact.
The Sporting News Australia takes a look at the winners and losers from the latest teams.
WINNERS
Queensland's cohesion
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
That's the approach Maroons coach Billy Slater has taken for Game II, and it makes perfect sense.
Queensland won the majority of key battles in Game I so there isn't a need to unnecessarily chop and change as they aim to kill the series in Perth.
The inclusion of Murray Taulagi and Jai Arrow are the only changes to the first 17, replacing the injured Xavier Coates and Reuben Cotter.
Not only should this help continue their momentum from the first match, but will also be a morale boost for young gun Selwyn Cobbo.
The 20-year-old winger had an error-riddled performance against Melbourne on the weekend and will likely be buoyed by the faith Slater has put into him.
Slater's No. 9 rotation
Queensland's ability to 'win the ruck' was a well-noted component of their impressive Game I performance, with quick play-the-balls keeping the Maroons on the front foot.
The hooker rotation of Ben Hunt and Harry Grant worked wonders in Sydney, so their inclusion in the latest team list is a big win.
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, so it is a complement to Slater's coaching that Brad Fittler adjusted his team for Game II to include Apisai Koroisau.
In fact, he will be starting the Panthers No. 9, leaving Damien Cook on the bench.
Matt Burton and Siosifa Talakai
Named to make their Origin debuts on Sunday night, the inclusion of Matt Burton and Siosifa Talakai is an exciting prospect for Blues fans.
For a 22-year-old, Burton has such a cool head and should be reliable in the centres, whilst also possessing the ability to contribute to NSW's kicking game.
As for Talakai, if he can show even a glimpse of his form from this season he will be a terrific spark off the bench.
Picking debutants for a must-win game is always risky, but this could be a well-calculated gamble.
LOSERS
NSW's cohesion
Making seven changes to a 22-man squad is really significant, and highlights just how desperate Fittler is to improve his side's output for Game II.
Is it a knee-jerk reaction? Time will tell.
There are certainly plenty of questions in regards to how his team selection will impact chemistry.
However, the inclusion of current Penrith hooker Apisai Koroisau and former Panther Matt Burton won't hurt, with the Blues team already loaded with players from the reigning premiers.
Blues forward pack
Notably, five of the seven players axed from the Blues for Game II are forwards.
Tyson Frizell, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Ryan Matterson, Jacob Saifiti and Tariq Sims have all lost their place, with the New South Wales forward pack given a makeover for Perth.
In come Angus Crichton, Siosifa Talakai, Jake Trbojevic, Jordan McLean and Victor Radley as their replacements.
Will this new-look forward pack be the difference-maker? The ingredients are there for it to be a success, but such a major player exodus could take time to adjust to.
Josh Addo-Carr
Arguably the most controversial omission from Game I, Josh Addo-Carr still hasn't received a recall to the Blues squad for the second game of the series.
In the weeks since Tupou was selected over the speedy Bulldogs winger, Addo-Carr has gone on a try-scoring spree, even notching a hat-trick against the Eels.
Unfortunately, his defensive error in Nofoaluma's try last round certainly didn't improve his defensive stocks.
Addo-Carr couldn't have done much more from an attacking sense, but if Fittler sticks by his original defensive and aerial rationale for selecting Tupou, it will be hard to re-gain his spot.
