The series result is out of reach, following another Blues ambush in Game II but the Maroons will have plenty to play for in trying to deny NSW a 3-0 whitewash.
Injuries have forced Brad Fittler to name a handful of changes to his team, while Paul Green has rung the changes in search of the winning formula for Queensland after a disappointing series so far.
Here's the teams for the final State of Origin game for 2021.
NSW BLUES GAME III CONFIRMED TEAM
1. James Tedesco
2. Brian To'o
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Tom Trbojevic
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jack Wighton
7. Mitchell Moses
18. Dale Finucane
9. Damien Cook
10. Junior Paulo
11. Cameron Murray
12. Tariq Sims
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Api Koroisau
15. Angus Crichton
16. Payne Haas
17. Liam Martin
19. Nicho Hynes (18th man)
Daniel Saifiti (ribs) has been ruled out after initially being named, with the front-rower enduring an injury in Newcastle's win over North Queensland. Brad Fittler confirmed Dale Finucane will come into the team.
Nathan Cleary (shoulder) and Jarome Luai (knee) have both been ruled out in a huge blow for NSW.
Mitchell Moses has been named as the replacement at halfback, which will be his debut for the Blues. Jack Wighton will come into the starting side.
Api Koroisau is in line for his Origin debut off the bench.
Meanwhile, breakout Storm star Nicho Hynes has been named as 19th man. Clint Gutherson and Stefano Utoikamanu have been added to the extended squad.
QLD MAROONS GAME III CONFIRMED TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Valentine Holmes
3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
4. Dane Gagai
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Christian Welch
9. Ben Hunt
10. Josh Papalii
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Felise Kaufusi
15. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
14. AJ Brimson
16. Moeaki Fotuaika
18. Francis Molo
20. Thomas Flegler
19. Kurt Mann (18th man)
More drama for the Maroons, with lock Jai Arrow ruled out following a COVID breach during camp on the Gold Coast.
Paul Green has finally rung the changes after losing the opening two games of the series.
Kalyn Ponga's return to the fullback jersey is a welcome boost and moves Valentine Holmes back to the wing, with Xavier Coates on the other fringe.
Having struggled to contain Tom Trbojevic playing out of position at centre, Kurt Capewell has been shifted to his preferred spot on an edge.
The move for Capewell comes after Green opted to hand 19-year-old Cowboys speedster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow his Maroons debut at centre.
Despite Harry Grant's absence, Andrew McCullough has failed to retain the No. 9 jersey, with Green instead choosing to start Dragons teammate Ben Hunt at hooker and bring AJ Brimson onto the bench to play the utility role.
David Fifita has been unable to have a grade one dangerous contact charge downgraded and will miss Game III after initially being named on the bench. Francis Molo will come onto the interchange in his place.
Kurt Mann and Coen Hess have been named as the reserves.
Take a look at the Game II teams here, or Game I teams here.
