After the NSW Blues lost to Queensland on Wednesday night, ten players will have two weeks to support their case for Origin selection for New South Wales.
Coach Brad Fittler is sure to make at least a couple of changes as he fights for his job as NSW head coach and to keep the 2023 State of Origin series alive.
From some players who possibly should have been picked for Game 1, to players to returning stars and others overdue for a debut, here are the ten players Fittler could bring into calculations for a Game 2 jersey.
5. Spencer Leniu (Penrith Panthers)
While many might not want more Panthers players in the NSW side, Spencer Leniu has repeatedly shown why he deserves one of four interchange bench spots.
Expected to return this week from a ruptured testicle, he can easily play the same role Liam Martin did in Game 1, if Martin moves to the starting 13. Leniu has made a career of performance from limited minutes and is as tough as they come. He is built for the Origin arena.
