State of Origin 2026: Game 2 Team Lists

The NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons have confirmed their squads for Game 2 of the State of Origin series to be played in Melbourne.

After a comeback win in Game 1, Laurie Daley has axed Matt Burton and Jacob Saifiti from his squad, adding a returning Mitchell Moses at five-eighth, Payne Haas at prop and Isaiya Katoa (who is 21st man) to the side, which is made up of 21 players.

Casey McLean was originally named but was ruled out on Saturday with a strained quad injury. Tolutau Koula has been moved into the centres wirh rugby bound Mark Nawaqanitawase coming into the starting side on the wing. Dolphins outside back Jack Bostock has been named as a replacement on the bench.

Haumole Olakau'atu has also been dropped to 20th man, with Dylan Lucas to debut in the second-row.

Queensland, on the other hand, have recalled Reece Walsh and Murray Taulagi to the bench for Ezra Mam and the injured Gehamat Shibasaki, while Patrick Carrigan is also out, with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki added to the bench, while Briton Nikora starts at second-row, Reuben Cotter shuffles to lock, and Max Plath slides back to the bench.

NSW vs QLD Team Lists: Round 2

Melbourne Cricket Ground

NSW   

24

FT

44

   QLD

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