NSW has reportedly called Mitchell Pearce into the Blues' camp, as Nathan Cleary seems unlikely to recover in time for next Wednesday's Origin decider.
According to 9News' Danny Weidler, Cleary will miss game three of the series, with Knights halfback Pearce coming into the squad on the back of some strong form.
#BREAKING: Mitchell Pearce IN for Origin III, Nathan Cleary OUT via @Danny_Weidler #9News
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) July 3, 2019
MORE TO COME.
Pearce in.
Game set match QLD.
Bad news, the queenslanders got their wish, they will wrap the series.
Don’t give up all hope. The Queenslanders have Hunt and Norman in their squad. That sends advantage back to NSW.
I’d have Pearce any day of the week instead of that imposter at the Sharkies. On form Pearce has been pretty decent this year