The newest chapter in rugby league’s fiercest rivalry is upon us with the 2022 State of Origin collection to kick off tonight at 8:10pm at Sydney’s Olympic stadium.
With a brand new look Queensland aspect marshalling up below rookie coach Billy Slater and New South Wales on the hunt for a fourth collection win in 5 years below Brad Fittler, the stakes have by no means been greater.
The Blues are slight favourites with the bookies on the again of their imposing document in Sydney, the place Queensland have not gained since 2017, plus the presence of stars like James Tedesco, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo and their riotous victories within the first two matches final yr.
However solely a idiot would write off Queensland. Thrilling winger Selwyn Cobbo will likely be making his Origin debut on the proper flank whereas star five-eighth Cameron Munster enters the sport in a number of the greatest type of his NRL profession.
Patrick Carrigan, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai may even be pulling on the Maroon jersey for the primary time whereas the Blues boast three debutants in Kotoni Staggs, Stephen Crichton and Ryan Matterson.
All eyes within the closing hours earlier than the match will likely be on Crichton and whether or not he’s elevated to the beginning aspect in reduction of Raiders star Jack Wighton, who was a shock choice at left centre.
The captains for the 2 groups stay unchanged, with James Tedesco to guide the Blues into battle for the third collection in a row whereas Daly Cherry-Evans is as soon as once more sporting the armband for the Queenslanders.
The match will kick off simply after 8pm, with ABC Radio to offer full protection from 7pm with Andrew Moore within the commentary field with specialists Luke Lewis and Matthew Elliott.
Match particulars:
New South Wales vs Queensland – State of Origin I, 2022
Date: Wednesday, eighth June
Time: 8:10pm
Venue: Sydney’s Olympic stadium
Broadcast:
- ABC native radio in all states from recreation time
- ABC Sport Digital, native radio in NSW, ACT and QLD from 7:05pm AEST
- Streamed on the ABC Sport button on the ABC Hear App
- Dwell and free on Channel 9 and NineNow
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