The NSW No.7 call shapes as a series-defining one as the Queensland captain goes into bat for his opposite number.
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans hopes battling Blues halfback Nicho Hynes doesn’t become an Origin scapegoat as Mitchell Moses stakes his claim for a NSW recall.
– albeit with NSW reduced to 12 men – is also under the microscope as Michael Maguire bids to keep the series alive at the MCG on June 26. “He took his opportunities with the ball, and he obviously got put in some really unfamiliar positions as well as a defender and that’s not easy. Cronulla have not named him for Saturday’s clash with Brisbane given the niggling calf injury that restricted the start of Hynes’s Origin campaign last week.Moses impressed during his last start for NSW – a face-saving game three win in 2023 – and would have been Nathan Cleary’s No.7 replacement if not for his own injury.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Don’t scapegoat Nicho’: Hynes finds unlikely Maroons ally as Moses call loomsThe NSW No.7 call shapes as a series-defining one as the Queensland captain goes into bat for his opposite number.
Read more »
Blues coach Michael Maguire hits out over Nicho Hynes State of Origin questions7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Michael Maguire rejects concerns over Nicho Hynes's fitness and form ahead of Origin openerThere's no need for concern over Nicho Hynes's Origin history and lead-in form as he prepares to don the No.7 for the first time, according to NSW's coach.
Read more »
Why this is the most important three weeks of Nicho Hynes’ careerOver the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
Read more »
Why this is the most important three weeks of Nicho Hynes’ careerOver the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
Read more »
NSW Origin injury curse claims another victim with Nicho Hynes the latest blow7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »