New South Wales vs Queensland – Game 1 – Preview & Prediction | 2022 State of Origin
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THE FACTS
When is New South Wales vs Queensland on and what time does it start? New South Wales vs Queensland will take place on Wednesday 8th June, 2022 – 11:10 (UK)
Where is New South Wales vs Queensland taking place? New South Wales vs Queensland will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia
Where can I get tickets for New South Wales vs Queensland? Click here for ticket information on the 2022 State of Origin series
What channel is New South Wales vs Queensland on? Sky Sports subscribers can watch New South Wales vs Queensland live on Sky Sports Arena
Where can I stream New South Wales vs Queensland? New South Wales vs Queensland can be streamed live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Starting 13: Tedesco, To’o, Staggs, Wighton, Tupou, Luai, Cleary, Haas, Cook, Paulo, Murray, Sims, Yeo – Interchanges: Crichton, Martin, Campbell-Gillard, Matterson – Reserves: Hynes, Frizell
QUEENSLAND
Starting 13: Ponga, Cobbo, Holmes, Gagai, Coates, Munster, Cherry-Evans, Fa’asuamaleaui, Hunt, Papalii, Capewell, Kaufusi, Cotter – Interchanges: Grant, Collins, Carrigan, Nanai – Reserves: Dearden, Arrow
THE PREDICTION
New South Wales made it three Origin wins in the last four years as they reclaimed the crown last season. The Blues dominated the opening two encounters before failing to complete the clean sweep as they slipped up in game 3. They start as favourites to come out on top once again in this series but it is likely to be much tougher with Queensland under the stewardship of Billy Slater. The Maroons legend will take on his first coaching role and he has already received plaudits for his professionalism. The Maroons have named a good mix of experience and youth with plenty of match-winners in their side and with the Blues missing several key men through injury, QLD are fancied to get the better of NSW in this opener and they are worth siding with on the handicap which stands at +4.5.
