NSW Blues team, Laurie Daley live press conference after Brian To’o axing
NSW coach Laurie Daley has made five changes as the Blues prepare for one of the biggest defeats in recent memory at Suncorp Stadium; NSW mainstay Brian To’o has been the most notable casualty of the shakeup in the backline.
To’o, Kotoni Staggs and Tolutau Koula were omitted from the backline in the Blues’ second game; Dolphins flyer Jack Bostock made his Origin debut on the left flank, which included Stephen Crichton and Bradman Best.
Back rowers Liam Martin and Haumole Olakau’atu have also been given the nod as NSW chase the Blues’ fourth win on Queensland soil on July 8.
More to come.
NSW Blues squad for Origin III
1. James Tedesco, 2. Jack Bostock, 3. Bradman, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase, 6. Mitchell Moses, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Payne Haas, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Mitch Barnett, 11. Hudson Young 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo (captain). Bench: 14. Cameron Murray, 15. Addin Sorua-Blake, 16. Haumole Olakau’atu, 17. Blayke Brailey, 18. Ethan Strange, 19. Tolutau Koula, 20. Victor Radley
Dan Walsh is sports correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect with: X or email.
