Cleary Out, NSW Faces Origin Crisis

Overview

• Nathan Cleary suffered a hamstring injury in Penrith's win over St George Illawarra and will miss State of Origin II.
• NSW coach Brad Fittler must determine a new halfback, with Jack Cogger, Nicho Hynes, Mitchell Moses, and Adam Reynolds as options.
• The Blues' spine may be reshuffled without Cleary, as Jarome Luai's position is also in question.
• The Blues must win in Brisbane to have a chance to clinch the series in Game III in Sydney.
• While Cleary was injured, other likely Origin players impressed over the weekend, including Luke Keary, James Tedesco, and Corey Oates.