LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Craig Fitzgibbon has made it clear that he is not in the driver's seat when it comes to the decision on Nicho Hynes' Origin future.
With talk of Mitch Moses stepping in as halfback for the Blues, the pressure is on Hynes to prove himself in his upcoming club game before selectors make their call.
The Sharks coach expressed his lack of control over the situation, emphasizing that the final decision rests with the Blues selectors.
The suggestion of Moses taking over the reins comes after a tough loss in game one of the series, where the Blues were left a man short for the majority of the match.
For Hynes, the game was a mixed bag - with a shaky start but a shining moment setting up a try for Zac Lomax.
However, fatigue set in towards the end as the Maroons ran away with the game.
As selectors gear up for game two in Melbourne, the spotlight is on the halfback position.
Moses, who was sidelined with a foot injury for the series opener, is seen as a strong contender for the role.
It would be a tough blow for Hynes, who was dropped from last year's series after a positional switch late in the game.
With a calf injury still lingering, Hynes will have limited time to showcase his skills before the final team selection.
In the world of Rugby League, tough decisions are part of the game.
As the clock ticks down to game two, the stage is set for a showdown between Hynes and Moses for the coveted No.7 jersey.