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The final instalment of this year’s State of Origin series is here! Tonight, at 8pm (AEST), the NSW Blues look to claim their first series sweep since 2000 when they face the Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.
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There have been a host of changes for both teams, with Queensland in particular making some interesting selections. So, who is playing for each State of Origin side?
The Blues haven’t had to make many changes. After all, they did just win their first series since 2014. However, Tariq Sims has been rewarded for his strong club form with an Origin debut in place of Matt Prior.
It isn’t the same story north of the border.
Regular captain Greg Inglis, rookie Kalyn Ponga and Maroons enforcer Dylan Napa are all out from Game 2.
Billy Slater will lead Queensland out in his final game for the side while Dane Gagai shifts to the centres to cover Inglis’ absence. This sees Corey Oates recalled on the wing.
A poor performance in Game 2 has seen Ben Hunt dropped to the interchange in Ponga’s place, with Daly Cherry-Evans his shock replacement in the number seven jersey.
There has been considerable movement in the Maroons’ forward pack, with Jai Arrow and Josh Papalii starting in the front row while Jarrod Wallace goes back to the bench. The reliable Tim Glasby fills in for Napa on the bench.
New South Wales Blues
1. James Tedesco, 2. Tom Trbojevic, 3. Latrell Mitchell, 4. James Roberts, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. James Maloney, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Boyd Cordner (c), 12. Tyson Frizell, 13. Jack de Belin
Interchange: 14. Tariq Sims, 15. Jake Trbojevic, 16. Angus Crichton, 17. Tyrone Peachey.
Reserves: Ryan James
Queensland Maroons
1. Billy Slater (c), 2. Valentine Holmes, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Will Chambers, 5. Corey Oates, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Jai Arrow, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Josh Papalii, 11. Gavin Cooper, 12. Felise Kaufusi, 13. Josh McGuire.
Interchange: 14. Ben Hunt, 15. Jarrod Wallace, 16. Coen Hess, 17. Tim Glasby.
Reserves: Dylan Napa
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