With the Morris twins ruled out for Game 2 of State of Origin, which two players should replace them on New South Wales’ right?
Brett and Josh Morris are built for Origin. Their never-say-die attitudes suit the arena perfectly.
Brett Morris fractured and dislocated his shoulder in scoring a try but remained on the field for the remainder of the game, even forcing Maroons winger Darius Boyd into touch in a try-saving tackle.
Josh Morris ruptured his PCL and was limping towards the sideline when he realised Greg Inglis had made a slight break. Morris chased Inglis down, then went off the field injured.
Both players were on the right edge. Both need replacing.
Will Hopoate was named 19th man for Game 1 and will likely come into the side, at wing or centre.
After watching Hopoate against the Panthers last week, I’d be hesitant to pick him at centre. Panthers forward Tyrone Peachey had no trouble running around Hopoate. He will be facing a faster and stronger player in Maroons centre Greg Inglis, assuming he is fit to play.
If Maroons fullback Billy Slater is ruled out of Game 2 and Inglis moves to the back, I’d have Hopoate at centre and Jorge Taufua on the wing. No disrespect to Will Chambers, but marking up on Chambers is a very different prospect to marking up on Inglis.
If Inglis does remain at centre, then I’d play Hopoate on the wing and move Blues backrower Beau Scott out one position to right centre. He’s an excellent defender plus has played centre for New South Wales before.
I’d be reluctant to make too many changes, the less debutants the better. With Scott moving out wider, Greg Bird can take his position at back row.
No matter what, Hayne must remain at fullback. No way would I move him to the edge after the way he dominated for the Blues from the back. You can’t weaken one position to strengthen another.
The Maroons are under the pump with injuries to key players. It remains to be seen who will take the field for Game 2.
Who do you think should make up the right edge for the Blues in Game 2?
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