State of Origin Late Mail: Both sides 1-17
Westpac NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has declared Brian To'o and Payne Haas are on track to play in Wednesday night's State of Origin decider.
The Blues have navigated a lengthy injury toll in the lead up to the clash at a sold-out Accor Stadium, with Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Hudson Young, To'o and Haas all managed throughout the camp.
The biggest question marks surround To'o (knee) and Haas (back), however the duo have done enough to prove their fitness and the side is expected to line up 1-17.
To'o completed Monday night's training session, while Haas remained on restricted duties. Daley, however, said the forward is on track to take his place in the team.
"Brian trained all session," Daley said on Tuesday morning. "Payne did a little bit but we always knew going into the game that Payne would be on restrictive duties. He'll be ready for game night."
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Game Three of the Ampol State of Origin series.
Ampol State of Origin Late Mail
Blues v Maroons, Wednesday 8.05pm at Accor Stadium
Blues: No late changes on game day. Winger Brian To'o will take his place, with Jacob Kiraz the 18th player. Payne Haas completed a light session on Monday night after having an injection for a back injury last week, but has been named to play in the decider. Nathan Cleary (groin), Jarome Luai (infection) and Hudson Young (groin) have all been cleared, however Cleary will not kick goals, with Zac Lomax to again take on that role.
Maroons: No late changes for the Maroons who are 1-18. An injury to Kalyn Ponga has seen Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shift to fullback, with Billy Slater calling up Broncos journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki in the centres. Val Holmes returns to the wing as a result. Josh Papalii is set for his first Origin game since 2022 after answering an SOS from Slater and will provide more punch up front for the Maroons. Reece Walsh is the 18th man.
