Official squads and team lists for the men's and women's Under 19's State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland.
U/19's State of Origin
Thursday, June 20 at Leichhardt Oval
- 5.45pm – Women's, NSW U/19's v QLD U/19's
- 7.45pm – Men's, NSW U/19's v QLD U/19's
U/19's Men's Origin Team Lists
New South Wales: Raiders fullback Chevy Stewart is back for a second year after making his NRL debut in Round 6. Brothers Jesse and Casey McLean will also be two players to watch with the Panthers NSW Cup duo set to share an edge after being named at centre and wing. Roosters playmaker Jake Elliott has been named at five-eighth alongside Bulldogs junior Mitchell Woods at halfback. Matt Arthur, son of former Eels coach Brad, has got the jump at hooker while Cody Hopwood moves to lock with Blake Steep withdrawn due to his NRL commitments in Round 16. Connor Votano joins the bench in jersey 18 and Zane Harrison is the 18th player.
Queensland: Cowboys rookie Jaxon Purdue has been named at fullback after starring in his NRL debut in Round 13. Fellow debutant Jamal Shibasaki has been named at second row alongside Redcliffe Dolphins forward Zac Garton. Melbourne's Stanley Huen will return at five-eighth for a second year alongside new halves partner Coby Black. Beni Allen moves into the front row for Michael Waqa with Amare Milford the new face named on the bench. Reece Foley is the 18th player.
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U/19's Women's Origin Team Lists
New South Wales: The Blues are 1-17 with no late changes. Dragons rising stars Indie Bostock, Kasey Reh, Charlotte Basham, Ella Koster and Bronte Wilson have all been named, along with Chelsea Savill, Evie McGrath and Hope Millard, who were all part of the Steelers' Tarsha Gale-winning side earlier this year. Knights development player Lilly-Ann White will don the number one jumper with NRLW teammate Evie Jones at five-eighth. Abby Aros is 18th player.
Queensland: Shaylee Joseph will start in the front row in jersey No.15 with Lily Peacock in the second row and Jaydah Tofae on the bench. Titans forward Rilee Jorgensen was a late withdrawal on Wednesday due to an ankle injury suffered a NRLW training. She is facing 4-6 weeks on the sideline. The Maroons' pack includes Roosters NRLW rookie Imogen Hei and Titans prop Matekino Gray. Broncos development trio Montaya Hudson, Reegan Hicks and Shaylee Joseph are all included, while halfback Skyla Adams will use the opportunity to stake her claims for the Brisbane seven jersey this season. Paityne Johns is 18th player.
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