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It’s New South Wales vs Queensland in the second State of Origin game tonight as the Blues look to turn-around the series in a do-or-die clash against the Queensland Maroons juggernaut.
While Queensland felt the pressure in game one from a plucky New South Wales side, the talented Maroons will look to roll on at the Blues home turf.
The clash takes place at ANZ Stadium, where traditionally, the Blues have been strong. However, whatever hoodoo New South Wales held has been torn apart over the last two series, with Queensland winning two of the last three games played in Sydney.
The last clash at the stadium was a 24-28 win for Queensland who swept the 2010 series 3-0, having beaten the Blues twice at home.
NSW coach Ricky Stuart has made six changes to the side that were beaten at Suncorp with four forced changes due to injury, most notably bringing in replacement fullback Anthony Minichello for Josh Dugan. Minichello who was last seen in Blue in 2007.
Stuart also brings back to Origin Jarryd Hayne, Kurt Gidley, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough, while Will Hopoate makes his debut at just nineteen. Paul Gallen moves to the front row alongside Tim Mannah.
Queensland coach Mal Meniga had the luxury of calling up the now-fit star centre Greg Inglis into a side already burgeoning with talent, and brings David Taylor onto the bench in place of Jacob Lillyman.
Log on for pre-game chat, follow the scores, and join the debate from 7.30pm for the kick off at 8.00pm (live on Channel Nine – AEST)
State of Origin 2011 teams:
New South Wales Blues ($2.25): Anthony Minichello, Jarryd Hayne, Will Hopoate, Mark Gasnier, Akuila Uate, Jamie Soward, Mitchell Pearce, Paul Gallen (c), Michael Ennis, Tim Mannah, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Greg Bird.
Interchange: Trent Merrin, Kurt Gidley, Anthony Watmough, Luke Lewis
Queensland Maroons ($1.65): Billy Slater, Jharal Yow Yeh, Greg Inglis, Dane Neilsen, Darius Boyd, Darren Lockyer (c), Johnathan Thurston, Ashley Harrison, Sam Thaiday, Nate Myles, Petero Civoniceva, Cameron Smith, Matt Scott
Interchange:
Cooper Cronk, Corey Parker, Ben Hannant, David Taylor
Read all the info for State of Origin 2011
Score Update:
HALF-TIME – NSW 6 QLD 8