Blues Recall Cook and Moses for State of Origin Game 2

NSW coach Brad Fittler has named a 19-man squad for State of Origin Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium on June 21.

In a move that is sure to impact State of Origin predictions, Eels halfback Mitch Moses and Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook have been recalled to the NSW side to replace the injured Nathan Cleary (hamstring) and Api Koroisau (jaw).

Moses returns to the line-up after playing a dominant role in the Eels' 34-12 win over the Bulldogs, while Cook comes back into the NSW side after playing 18 straight Origins between 2017 and 2022 before being overlooked for Game 1.

Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikaman and Cowboys hooker Reece Robson have been named on the bench for their Origin debuts.

Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell has been named again at centre after being a late withdrawal from the 2023 State of Origin series opener with a calf injury, which affected a lot of experts' State of Origin tips prior to Game 1.

Panthers centre Stephen Crichton is the 18th man, and Rabbitohs back-rower Keaon Koloamatangi is the 19th player.

Sharks playmaker Nicho Hynes and Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Junior have been omitted from the side that lost QLD vs NSW Game 1.

Visit Stats Insider for your State of Origin Game 2 prediction ahead of the clash at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, June 21.

NSW Blues Squad for State of Origin Game 2

1.  James Tedesco (Captain) (Roosters)
2. Brian To’o (Panthers)
3. Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs)
4. Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles)
5. Josh Addo-Carr (Bulldogs)
6. Jarome Luai (Panthers)
7. Mitchell Moses (Eels)
8. Junior Paulo (Eels)
9. Damien Cook (Rabbitohs)
10. Payne Haas (Broncos)
11. Tyson Frizell (Knights)
12. Hudson Young (Raiders)
13. Isaah Yeo (Panthers)
14. Stefano Utoikamanu (Wests Tigers)
15. Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs)
16. Liam Martin (Panthers)
17. Reece Robson (Cowboys)
18. Stephen Crichton (Panthers)
19. Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs)

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