Queensland and New South Wales prepare for hard-fought Women's State of Origin opener
- New South Wales Blues hooker Keeley Davis believes their team has more heart and will win the Women's State of Origin opener.
- Queensland has opted for a more mobile forward pack with youth players Shaniah Power and Keilee Joseph, leaving out veterans.
- The Blues have had changes in their pack due to injuries, but have surprises up their sleeves, including Jesse Southwell making her debut as the youngest Blues player in history.
- State of Origin is the pinnacle of the women's game and the quality of the fixture is evident in how close it has been, with an average margin of just six points since the series was re-branded.
- The Blues are focused on teamwork and coming together as a group, with a big emphasis on getting the group super close, and are excited to play at CommBank Stadium.