The highly anticipated State of Origin Game 1 is just around the corner, and the team lineups for both New South Wales and Queensland have been announced. Let’s take a closer look at the players who will be representing their states in this epic rugby league battle.
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New South Wales Blues Team
The New South Wales Blues have named a strong squad for Game 1https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/easy-state-origin-2024-live-streams-05062024-edwin-nort-jziue/, with a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents. Here’s the lineup:
- James Tedesco (Fullback)
- Brian To’o (Winger)
- Stephen Crichton (Centre)
- Joseph Suaalii (Centre)
- Zac Lomax (Winger)
- Jarome Luai (Five-eighth)
- Nicho Hynes (Halfback)
- Jake Trbojevic (c) (Prop)
- Reece Robson (Hooker)
- Payne Haas (Prop)
- Liam Martin (Second Row)
- Angus Crichton (Second Row)
- Cameron McInnes (Lock)
Interchange:
- Isaah Yeo
- Haumole Olaukau’atu
- Spencer Leniu
- Hudson Young
Reserves:
- Matt Burton
- Luke Keary
- Mitch Barnett
Coach: Michael Maguire
The Blues will be led by captain Jake Trbojevic, who will be looking to lead his team to victory in the opening game of the series. With a strong forward pack and some explosive backs, the Blues will be a formidable opponent for the Maroons.
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Queensland Maroons Team
The Queensland Maroons have also named a competitive squad for Game 1, with a good balance of youth and experience. Here’s the lineup:
- Reece Walsh (Fullback)
- Xavier Coates (Winger)
- Valentine Holmes (Centre)
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Centre)
- Murray Taulagi (Winger)
- Tom Dearden (Five-eighth)
- Daly Cherry-Evans (c) (Halfback)
- Reuben Cotter (Prop)
- Ben Hunt (Hooker)
- Lindsay Collins (Prop)
- Jaydn Su’a (Second Row)
- Jeremiah Nanai (Second Row)
- Patrick Carrigan (Lock)
Interchange:
- Harry Grant
- Moeaki Fotuaika
- J’Maine Hopgood
- Selwyn Cobbo
Reserves:
- Felise Kaufusi
- Brendan Piakura
- Ezra Mam
Coach: Billy Slater
The Maroons will be captained by experienced halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, who will be looking to guide his team to a win in front of a packed home crowd. With some exciting young players like Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo in the squad, the Maroons will be hoping to spring a surprise on the Blues.
More: State of Origin 2024 Online.
The Battle Begins
With both teams now confirmed, the stage is set for an epic battle in Game 1 of the State of Origin series. Both the Blues and the Maroons have named strong squads, and it’s sure to be a closely fought contest.
Who will come out on top in this first game? Will it be the experienced Blues, led by captain Jake Trbojevic? Or will the youthful Maroons, under the guidance of coach Billy Slater, cause an upset?
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One thing is for sure – with the passion and pride that comes with representing your state in the State of Origin, both teams will be giving it their all on the field. It’s going to be a thrilling game, and one that rugby league fans won’t want to miss.
So mark your calendars for Game 1 of the State of Origin series, and get ready for an unforgettable night of rugby league action. May the best team win!