LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a titanic development for the NSW State of Origin squad, young gun Bradman Best has been given the green light to join full training sessions.
His inclusion comes as a timely boost for the team, especially after Luke Keary's unfortunate injury during a training session.
Best, who initially came into camp nursing a nagging injury concern, underwent scans earlier in the week which revealed no major damage to his hamstring.
While Best was limited in his participation in training earlier in the week, he is set to rejoin the squad for full training on Saturday and is expected to feature in the crucial Origin decider.
NSW's head of performance, Frank Ponissi, expressed confidence in Best's recovery progress, noting that the young star is on track to showcase his talents on the big stage.
In a true display of team spirit and flexibility, Joseph Suaalii stepped up to fill Best's shoes during a practice session against St Marys' Ron Massey Cup side.
Suaalii's efforts did not go unnoticed, and he was subsequently added to the official 20-man squad following Keary's injury news.
As the Blues gear up for a fierce battle in Game 3, they are counting on Best's resilience and Suaalii's potential to make an impact.
With the Origin series hanging in the balance, NSW is poised to soar to victory with a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents in their ranks.