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Origin 2 Late Mail: To'o good to go; Grant switch still on
The Westpac NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons are 1-17 with no changes in Tuesday's 24-hour squad update.
Bulldogs forward Jacob Preston has dropped out after joining the squad on Sunday when Keaon Koloamatangi suffered a facial injury playing for Souths and was unable to travel to Perth to take his place as 19th man.
Panthers forward Lindsay Smith has been promoted to 19th man but will remain in jersey 20. Matt Burton is the 18th man.
Blues winger Brian To'o is set to take his place in Origin II.
To'o trained with the Blues for the first time ahead of Origin II on Saturday morning at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence after sitting out the team's previous sessions in the Blue Mountains.
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Inside Camp: Nathan Cleary
The Panthers star has navigated a hamstring injury throughout the first three months of the season, spending two separate stints on the sidelines.
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz had trained with the Blues while To'o battled to overcome his hamstring niggle but he returned to the Bulldogs for Sunday's match against the Rabbitiohs.
The squad arrived at the Fairmont Resort on day one camp and trained at Wentworth Falls on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to Sydney to train ahead of flying to Perth on Saturday afternoon.
Wests Tigers captain Jarome Luai will reunite with Nathan Cleary in the NSW halves after Mitchell Moses suffered a calf injury at training and was ruled out
Luai played all three matches of last year's series, partnering Cronulla's Nicho Hynes in the opening game and Moses in Origin II and III as the Blues triumphed 2-1 following defeat in Origin I after Joseph Sua'ali'i was sent off.
He has a close relationship with Cleary, playing alongside him in the junior grades at Penrith before the pair won four consecutive NRL premierships together in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The pair opposed each other for the first time since Luai's departure to the Tigers in last Sunday's NRL thriller at CommBank, won 18-14 by the Panthers.
Moses injured his calf 20 minutes into an opposed training session against The Entrance in the Blue Mountains on Thursday and will be sidelined for up to six weeks, ruling him out of Origin III at Accor Stadium on July 9.
Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton is already in the squad as 18th man and was considered as a replacement for Moses.
However, Burton is considered a better option for the 18th man role as he can provide cover for a variety of positions, from the outside backs to the halves and back row.
Unlike NRL club teams, who announce squads of 22 players at 4pm Tuesday ahead of each round, NSW and Queensland only name 20 players so greater discretion is given to call in a player if there is an injury in camp.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 15 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership competition and Game Two of the Ampol State of Origin series.
Origin Two
Maroons v Blues, Wednesday June 18, 8.05pm (AEST), 6.05pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Match: Maroons v Blues
Game 2 -
home Team
Maroons
away Team
Blues
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Maroons is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Blues is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Maroons is number 2 Xavier CoatesWinger for Blues is number 2 Brian To'o
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Centre for Maroons is number 3 Robert ToiaCentre for Blues is number 3 Stephen Crichton
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Centre for Maroons is number 4 Valentine HolmesCentre for Blues is number 4 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Maroons is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowWinger for Blues is number 5 Zac Lomax
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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 Tom DeardenHalfback for Blues is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Maroons is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Blues is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Maroons is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Blues is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Maroons is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Blues is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Maroons is number 11 Reuben Cotter2nd Row for Blues is number 11 Liam Martin
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2nd Row for Maroons is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Blues is number 12 Angus Crichton
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Lock for Maroons is number 13 Trent LoieroLock for Blues is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Maroons is number 14 Kurt MannInterchange for Blues is number 14 Connor Watson
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Interchange for Maroons is number 15 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Blues is number 15 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Maroons is number 16 Jeremiah NanaiInterchange for Blues is number 16 Hudson Young
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Interchange for Maroons is number 17 Patrick CarriganInterchange for Blues is number 17 Stefano Utoikamanu
Reserves
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Replacement for Maroons is number 18 Ezra MamReplacement for Blues is number 18 Matt Burton
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Maroons: Pat Carrigan is set to come off the interchange as Billy Slater shakes things up in a bid to keep the series alive. Trent Loiero will start in his place, while Kurt Capewell comes straight into the starting side in his Origin recall. Jeremiah Nanai moves to the bench as a result. Kurt Mann has been named to make his Queensland debut in jumper No.14 and could be a chance to come into the starting side at hooker with Harry Grant moving to the bench. Val Holmes has moved to the centres, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shifting to the wing. No changes in Tuesday's 24-hour update with Ezra Mam (18th man) and Corey Horsburgh remaining in the squad.
Blues: Jarome Luai will reunite with Nathan Cleary in the NSW halves after Mitchell Moses was ruled out with a calf injury suffered at training. Bulldogs winger Jacob Kiraz was called into the camp for last Thursday's opposed session with Blues winger Brian To'o managing a hamstring niggle. The move was precautionary and To'o trained on Saturday and is set take his place in the team. Max King is set to start in his second Origin appearance after an ACL injury to Mitchell Barnett. Storm big man Stefano Utoikamanu comes onto the bench. Matt Burton will line up as 18th man. Panthers prop Lindsay Smith has been promoted to 19th man after Souths forward Keaon Koloamatangi suffered a facial injuury in Sunday's match against the Bulldogs. Canterbury second-rower Jacob Preston joined the squad as the 20th man.
