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.
7. Matt Burton (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
Only brought into the squad as an 18th man after the injury to Latrell Mitchell, Matt Burton has shown he deserves another shot on the Origin stage.
While Burton is unlikely to gain a spot on the starting team, his versatility sets him apart from others. Coming off the bench, he could be used in the centres, halves, backs and even back-row. If he was used in Game 1 he would have neen the perfect replacement for the injured 'Tommy Turbo'.
