Heading into Origin 2, it's do or die for New South Wales.
The great thing about the three-match series is a lot can change between games, and my belief is there must be change when it comes to the Blues.
It's always easy to panic and call for mass changes after a loss but Fittler is too experienced at this level to throw the toys out of the cot. That said, international selection, injury concerns and selection error from Game 1 necessitate changes for the must-win Game 2.
In my opinion, there are five changes that need to be made. On the surface that sounds like an outlandish statement but they're more tweaks rather than a complete overhaul.
Here are the five changes that need to be made to ensure the Blues head to Suncorp in a month's time with the Shield on the line.
4. Stephen Crichton to start
The second of two obvious changes is to fix the error from Game 1. Why Fittler thought naming one of the game's elite centres on the bench was a good idea is beyond me.
Ok, it worked out via an injury to Staggs but Chrichton was thrown in late on and never really found his feet. On debut no less.
Chrichton showed this past weekend that he is a weapon and his club partnership with To'o must be selected.
Wighton was far superior to Staggs in the opener and retains his spot. I'm happy to eat crow there.
Staggs is in doubt due to injury but his being named for Tonga indicates he'll probably be right by rep round either way.
With the greatest of respects, after his below part Game 1, I don't think the choice will be his.
