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Live: Maroons reveal final Origin line-up after Blues' bombshell

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • NSW coach Laurie Daley has made a surprising decision to drop star winger Brian To'o for State of Origin III, replacing him with debutant Jack Bostock.
  • Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater is set to announce his team for the series decider.
  • The final lineup announcements follow NSW's squad reveal, with the game taking place at Lang Park.

The State of Origin III lineup is set to be revealed, with the Queensland Maroons expected to announce their team following a bombshell decision by NSW. Blues coach Laurie Daley has dropped star winger Brian To'o, opting instead to debut Jack Bostock in a significant change for the crucial decider.

Daley's squad for the third game includes familiar faces like James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses, and Nathan Cleary, alongside debutant Bostock. The team also features Payne Haas and Reece Robson in the front row, with Mitch Barnett and Hudson Young in the second row. The full lineup aims to secure victory in the series-deciding match at Lang Park.

Queensland coach Billy Slater is scheduled to announce his Maroons lineup at 8 a.m. AEST, followed by a press conference. This announcement comes after a series of team changes across both sides throughout the Origin campaign, adding to the anticipation for the final game.

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