New South Wales bounced back from a disappointing loss on home soil in Game I to batter Queensland in the second match of the State of Origin series at the MCG.
The Blues produced a stunning first half performance before eventually cruising to a 38-18 victory with Mitch Moses the star of the show with four try assists.
The Parramatta halfback was one of a number of changes from the opening match by Michael Maguire with the likes of Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray also providing a massive difference to the team.
However, NSW must now head up north and beat the Maroons in their own backyard in order to avoid a third successive series loss to Billy Slater’s side.
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New South Wales Blues predicted team list for State of Origin Game 3
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Brian To’o
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Zac Lomax
6. Jarome Luai
7. Mitch Moses
8. Jake Trbojevic
9. Reece Robson
10. Payne Haas
11. Liam Martin
12. Angus Crichton
13. Cameron Murray
14. Connor Watson
15. Isaah Yeo
16. Haumole Olakau’atu
17. Spencer Leniu
Blues team news:
Michael Maguire is set to have a nervous wait across the next two weeks to see if his stars remain injury and suspension free.
The coach is likely to name an unchanged side for the decider at Suncorp Stadium, if he is able to after they produced a stellar display in Game II.
Latrell Mitchell and Liam Martin were both charged in Melbourne but are set to be free to play in the decider after avoiding suspensions.
