Origin II selection RECAP: Haumole Olakau'atu withdraws from Blues camp as Mitchell Moses placed on report for high tackle
TEAMS
BLUES SQUAD:
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To'o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Zac Lomax 6. Mitch Moses 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Max King 9. Reece Robson 10. Payne Haas 11. Angus Crichton 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Hudson Young 17. Stefano Utoikamanu 18. Matt Burton 19. Keaon Koloamatangi 20. Lindsay Smith
MAROONS SQUAD
Kurt Capewell, Patrick Carrigan, Xavier Coates, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Moeaki Fotuaika, Harry Grant, Valentine Holmes, Corey Horsburgh, Jack Howarth, Trent Loiero, Ezra Mam, Kurt Mann, Cameron Munster, Jeremiah Nanai, Kalyn Ponga, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Robert Toia.
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Both squads have now formally been announced for game two, which you can find all the details on below.
Penrith prop called up
After making his debut for Kangaroos last year, Lindsay Smith is one step closer to playing for the NSW Blues.
The front-rower, who has become an integral part of Penrith's success in recent years, has been named in the wider squad for game two.
South Sydney's Keaon Koloamatangi has also been included in the 20-man group.
Lindsay Smith Getty
NSW squad confirmed
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To'o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Zac Lomax 6. Mitch Moses 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Max King 9. Reece Robson 10. Payne Haas 11. Angus Crichton 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Hudson Young 17. Stefano Utoikamanu
Reserves: 18. Matt Burton 19. Keaon Koloamatangi 20. Lindsay Smith
Haumole pulls out
Haumole Olakau'atu won't be part of the Blues squad in game two.
According to News Corp, the back-rower has pulled out of NSW camp with his partner due to give birth to their second child.
Olakau'atu was part of the wider squad for the series opener.
It's expected that Keaon Koloamatangi will be named among the 20-man group.
Haumole Olakau'atu NRL Images
Now we wait
Now we wait to find out the official NSW Blues squad.
An announcement is expected soon, with Stefano Utoikamanu likely to be the only fresh face in the 17-man team for Laurie Daley.
Moses on report
Uh oh!
NSW Blues halfback Mitchell Moses has been placed on report for a high tackle in the dying stages and now faces a nervous wait to learn his fate.
Canterbury run away with it in the second half to win 30-12 at Accor Stadium.
Mitchell Moses is placed on report for a high tackle Fox League
Mann stands tall
Ahead of his upcoming State of Origin debutant, the ever-reliable Kurt Mann has put the Bulldogs ahead by two converted tries in the second half.
With the game on the line, Mann burst through Parramatta's defensive line and linked up with young forward Harry Hayes to score next to the posts.
Kurt Mann makes a break Fox League
Galvin's on!
Lachlan Galvin is onto the field for the first time as a Bulldogs player.
"What a reception," Andrew Voss said on Fox League.
It appears the new recruit will play in the halves as Toby Sexton shifts to hooker.
His inclusion pays dividends almost immediately as Canterbury score to extend their lead to 18-12 in the second half.
Lachlan Galvin takes the field for the Bulldogs Fox League
Moses penalised
Mitchell Moses has been penalised for a high shot in the second half - but it's unlikely the NSW Blues halfback will have much to worry about.
"We get excited about very little these days," Greg Alexander said on Fox League.
Mitchell Moses hits Kurt Mann with a high tackle Fox League
Kikau sin binned
Bulldogs enforcer Viliame Kikau was sin binned in the first half of his side's clash with Parramatta after an awkward challenge on Eels halfback Mitchell Moses.
The back-rower was given his marching orders before half time by Gerard Sutton after collecting Moses' leg as he kicked the ball in general play.
Moses was accused of 'milking' the penalty on commentary by Cooper Cronk.