LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Westpac NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley has decided to retain the winning lineup from the Origin opener for the upcoming Game Two at Optus Stadium on June 18.
This decision was made despite the loss of prop Mitch Barnett, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
As a result, the only change to the 17-man squad is the inclusion of Bulldogs prop Max King, who steps in for Barnett after making his Origin debut in Brisbane.
Storm frontrower Stefano Utoikamanu will take King's place on the bench after being named in the extended squad for Game One.
In a further development, South Sydney outside back Campbell Graham has been ruled out of Sunday's match in Canberra due to back spasms, leading to Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton being named as the 18th man for the game.
Additionally, Rabbitohs forward Keaon Koloamatangi and Panthers prop Lindsay Smith, who has yet to make his debut for NSW, are also part of the extended squad.
Notably, Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu has withdrawn from the squad due to the anticipated birth of his second child.