NSW make four changes for Origin II on June 21, with Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses and Souths hooker Damien Cook coming in along with two debutants.
abc.net.au/news/nsw-bring-in-four-players-to-side-for-origin-ii/102471614NSW selectors have made several changes to the line-up for game two of the State of Origin series, with Parramatta half-back Mitchell Moses and South Sydney hooker Damien Cook the familiar names returning.
The Blues' hand was forced after Nathan Cleary injured his hamstring in Penrith's win over the Dragons in round 14. Cook replaces the injured Api Koroisau.Cook has played 15 games for NSW since 2018, but was left out in favour of Api Koroisau for the start of this year's series. However, Koroisau suffered a badly broken jaw while tackling Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in the first half of Wests Tigers' loss to Gold Coast.
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