After coming close to wrapping up the series on home soil, before a Queensland fightback led to a 11-10 Maroons win, Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder has shown faith in the same 17 women to secure the historic decider in Townsville.
This is the first time the women's Origin has been played over three matches, and will go to a decider after Queensland and NSW split the opening matches.Game III will be played in Townsville on Thursday, June 27, with live digital and radio coverage on ABC Sport .
Kernick has worn the number 15 jumper in the previous two matches, but started at lock once kick-off arrived. This year's Women's State of Origin is the first to be played over three matches and fittingly will go to a decider. "We came very close to wrapping up the series in Game Two, and the girls are very focused that we get another chance to do that in Townsville," Hilder said.Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.
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