NSW are one win away from winning the 2026 Origin series — but a secret injury has handed Queensland a huge boost in their bid to take it to a decider.
Nathan Cleary is reportedly battling a hip pointer suffered in Game I, and is “bound to” have traffic pointed his way according to Maroons assistant Matt Ballin.
Elsewhere, Laurie Daley’s slip of the tounge has revealed his plan surrounding a rising star, while the Maroons have remained tight-lipped surrounding Reece Walsh’s role.
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