All the late mail and final team news for Game One of the 2023 Ampol State of Origin series.
2023 State of Origin Late Mail: Game One
Queensland
Billy Slater has made two late changes in his pack with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Reuben Cotter promoted to the starting side an hour before kick-off. Thomas Flegler and Lindsay Collins will come from the bench.
Cameron Munster is good to go after entering camp with a rib injury. The Maroons have a number of question marks about the make-up of their side with David Fifita likely to play on the left edge and Thomas Gilbert on the right while Ben Hunt is tipped to start at hooker with Harry Grant coming off the bench.
New South Wales
Brad Fittler has made no late changes for the Blues with Tevita Pangai Junior and Hudson Young confirmed starters on Origin debut.
After a whirlwind week of withdrawals and injuries, Stephen Crichton will start on the left edge in place of Latrell Mitchell, who was with a calf injury on Monday.
Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton is the new 18th Man. Nathan Cleary (wisdom tooth) is good to go, as is Payne Haas (ankle) after concerns throughout the week.
All eyes will be on what Nicho Hynes' involvement in Game One could be with the reigning Dally M medallist capable of playing in the halves, at fullback, or in a general roving role.
Api Koroisau is the only recognised hooker named in the squad and appears set for big minutes.
Match: Maroons v Blues
Game 1 -
home Team
Maroons
away Team
Blues
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Maroons is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Blues is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Maroons is number 2 Selwyn CobboWinger for Blues is number 2 Brian To'o
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Centre for Maroons is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Blues is number 3 Stephen Crichton
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Centre for Maroons is number 4 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowCentre for Blues is number 4 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Maroons is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Blues is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Maroons is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Blues is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Maroons is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Blues is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Maroons is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Blues is number 8 Tevita Pangai Junior
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Hooker for Maroons is number 9 Ben HuntHooker for Blues is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Maroons is number 16 Reuben CotterProp for Blues is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Maroons is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Blues is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Maroons is number 12 Tom Gilbert2nd Row for Blues is number 12 Hudson Young
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Lock for Maroons is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Blues is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Maroons is number 8 Thomas FleglerInterchange for Blues is number 14 Junior Paulo
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Interchange for Maroons is number 10 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Blues is number 15 Cameron Murray
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Interchange for Maroons is number 14 Harry GrantInterchange for Blues is number 16 Liam Martin
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Interchange for Maroons is number 17 Jai ArrowInterchange for Blues is number 17 Nicholas Hynes
Reserves
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Replacement for Maroons is number 18 Tom DeardenReplacement for Blues is number 20 Matt Burton
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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