No surprises from the Blues with injured leaders Paul Gallen and Robbie Farah both picked despite the latter’s ongoing hand worries.

Coach Laurie Daley said at the press conference, “Farah has got a fracture in his hand. We’ll give him every opportunity and see how it pans out.”

The best part for NSW fans is the rising form of some of their stars including Trent Hodkinson and the Morris twins.

NSW State of Origin III Squad: Josh Dugan, Brett Morris, Michael Jennings, Josh Morris, Will Hopoate, Mitchell Pearce, Trent Hodkinson, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah, James Tamou, Ryan Hoffman, Beau Scott, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: David Klemmer, Josh Jackson, Boyd Cordner, Trent Merrin.