Who Is In The New South Wales Team For State Of Origin Game 3?

The 2022 State of Origin series is tied 1-1 after the NSW Blues beat the QLD Maroons 44-12 in Game 2, bouncing back from their Game 1 defeat.

Now Game 3 of the series is approaching and the Blues and Maroons have both named their teams for the decider.

The huge match is scheduled to kick off at 8:10 pm AEST on Wednesday, July 13 at Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Queensland.

The NSW Blues have faced some setbacks in the days leading up to the game.

Jordan McLean has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday (July 7), with Jacob Saifiti taking his place.

Nico Hynes was initially named 19th Man but has since tested positive for Covid-19 and will remain in isolation for the game, with Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend taking his place. 

Here's what the NSW Blues Game 3 confirmed team looks like following the changes:

1. James Tedesco 
2. Brian To’o
3. Matt Burton
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Daniel Tupou
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Api Koroisau
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Cameron Murray
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

INTERCHANGE: 

1. Damien Cook
2. Angus Crichton
3. Junior Paulo
4. Siosifa Talakai

Extended squad: Jack Wighton, Chad Townsend, Clint Gutherson, Dale Finucane, Reece Robson

Fans will be able to watch all three games of the 2022 State of Origin series on Channel Nine and 9Now.

Channel Nine and Fox Sports both also offer pre-match coverage.

Topics: Australia

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