Overview

• Stephen Crichton is poised to start at right centre after rapid improvement from a corked thigh sustained in a closed Ballymore session.
• Prop Payne Haas has been given the all-clear following a quad strain, solidifying NSW’s front-row selection for Wednesday’s opener.
• Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary will form NSW’s halves pairing for the first time, marking only the sixth dual No.7 Origin combination in 45 years.
• Laurie Daley has flagged stricter controls on training access after unauthorised footage of Crichton limping off was published.
• Captain Isaah Yeo has praised Daley’s leadership and the squad’s readiness as the Blues finalise preparations for Game I at Suncorp Stadium.