New South Wales have named their squad for the third and decisive 2022 Ampol home state clash to be played at Suncorp Stadium with Cowboys striker Jordan McLean to make his debut in place of Payne Haas. the injured Broncos.
Australian Rugby League World Cup 2017 international, McLean was part of the wider Blues team for the second game and will enter the competition field alongside Jake Trbojevic as a point for his debut in the third game.
After a resounding 44-12 victory in Perth to tie the series, the Blues have not changed for the decisive in Brisbane.
Central duo Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton have been named in the competition match despite the availability of Jack Wighton, who missed the second match due to COVID.
Instead, Wighton has been named 18th man with Nicho Hynes in 19.
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell was not included after she was ruled out of the dispute following the Rabbitohs’ victory over the Eels.
Apisai Koroisau and Trbojevic stay on the sidelines after good performances in Perth, where Damien Cook and Junior Paulo came off the bench alongside Angus Crichton and Siosifa Talakai. That bench hasn’t changed for the third game, with Clint Gutherson, Reece Robson and Jacob Saifiti named as reserves.