New South Wales and Queensland will clash in a Women’s State of Origin decider for the first time in history on Thursday, June 27.
The Maroons produced a miraculous escape on enemy territory in the second game to drag the series to a third and final match. And they now have the chance to lift the shield in front of their home fans in Townsville.
The Sky Blues came within minutes of wrapping up the series in Newcastle only to fall to a Lauren Brown field goal in an 11-10 thriller.
NSW had initially drawn first blood when they cruised to a 22-12 win at Suncorp Stadium in the opening contest.
Women's State of Origin 2024: Confirmed team lists for Queensland and New South Wales in Game 3
QLD team list:
1. Tamika Upton
2. Julia Robinson
3. Shenae Ciesiolka
4. Evania Pelite
5. Emmanita Paki
6. Tarryn Aiken
7. Ali Brigginshaw
8. Shannon Mato
9. Lauren Brown
10. Jessika Elliston
11. Tazmin Rapana
12. Romy Teitzel
13. Keilee Joseph
14. Emma Manzelmann
15. Makenzie Weale
16. Sophie Holyman
17. Chelsea Lenarduzzi
18. Zahara Temara
QLD Maroons team news:
Evania Pelite was moved into the centres and Emmanita Paki was promoted off the bench to start on the wing in Game II and the Maroons may go with the same set-up once again.
Although Emily Bass has been included in the reserves and could be a late addition after missing Game II due to injury.
Ali Brigginshaw was influential after being moved from lock to halfback with the veteran set to partner Tarryn Aiken in the halves.
Lauren Brown was moved out of the backline to play at hooker with Destiny Brill shifting to the pine. The move worked well and was set to be repeated. However, Brill has since been ruled out through injury with Chelsea Lenarduzzi taking her spot in the 17.
Sienna Lofipo has been ruled out of the decider after suffering a knee injury in Game II. The Gold Coast youngster has been replaced at lock by Keilee Joseph.
Sophie Holyman has been added to the bench to provide some firepower up front, while Lily Peacock was added to the squad following Brill's injury.
NSW team list:
1. Emma Tonegato
2. Jaime Chapman
3. Jessica Sergis
4. Isabelle Kelly
5. Tiana Penitani
6. Corban Baxter
7. Rachael Pearson
8. Millie Elliott
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Caitlan Johnston-Green
11. Kezie Apps
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Olivia Kernick
14. Taliah Fuimaono
15. Keeley Davis
16. Grace Kemp
17. Sarah Togatuki
18. Jakiya Whitfeld
NSW Sky Blues team news:
Kylie Hilder has named an unchanged side for the decider despite the agonising defeat in Game II.
Jaime Chapman and Jessica Sergis both battled through leg injuries in Newcastle but are fine for this one.
Keeley Davis has been named at lock but dropped back to the bench for Olivia Kernick in the first two games, but this time Kernick has been named to start.
Women's State of Origin 2024 schedule
DATE | GAME | VENUE | RESULT |
May 16 | I | Suncorp Stadium | QLD 12 def. by NSW 22 |
June 6 | II | McDonald Jones Stadium | NSW 10 def. by QLD 11 |
June 27 | III | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
How to watch Women's State of Origin 2024
The women’s Origin series will be broadcast live and exclusive on the Nine network.
This means that the games will be shown on one of Nine's channels and will also be available via 9Now.
