Burton, Crichton retained in centres for Origin decider

New South Wales has named its squad for the third and deciding 2022 Ampol State of Origin clash to be played at Suncorp Stadium with Cowboys forward Jordan McLean to make his debut in place of injured Broncos prop Payne Haas.

An Australian international from the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, McLean was part of the wider' Blues squad for Game Two and will come into the run-on side alongside Jake Trbojevic at prop for his debut in Game Three.

After a resounding 44-12 win in Perth to level the series, the Blues are otherwise unchanged for the decider in Brisbane. 

Centre duo Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton have both been named in the run-on side despite the availability of Jack Wighton, who missed Game Two due to COVID.

Wighton has instead been named as 18th Man with Nicho Hynes in 19.

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell was not included after he ruled himself out of contention following the Rabbitohs' win over the Eels.

Apisai Koroisau and Trbojevic remain in the side after strong performances in Perth, which saw Damien Cook and Junior Paulo feature off the bench alongside Angus Crichton and Siosifa Talakai. That bench has remain unchanged for Game Three, with Clint Gutherson, Reece Robson and Jacob Saifiti named as reserves.