Overview

• Queensland must win Game II at Allianz Stadium on May 15 to keep the Women’s State of Origin series alive after losing Game I 32-12.
• Veteran forward Chelsea Lenarduzzi replaces Destiny Brill on the Maroons' bench, bringing size and experience with six Origin caps since 2017.
• NSW coach John Strange has retained the same 17 players who secured a dominant victory in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium.
• The Blues made one change to their extended reserves, with Brydie Parker replacing Kirra Dibb, but their starting lineup remains intact.
• Queensland coach Tahnee Norris emphasized Lenarduzzi’s physicality and work rate as key factors in the team’s strategy for Game II.