State of Origin is back tonight as NSW and Queensland prepare for another brutal chapter in rugby league’s fiercest rivalry.
The Blues head into Game 1 as favourites, with betting markets giving NSW the edge at home despite the late loss of Mitchell Moses through injury. Queensland, meanwhile, is once again embracing the underdog tag.
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The Big Talking Points
- Nathan Cleary faces huge pressure to dominate the Origin arena.
- NSW was rocked by Moses’ late injury withdrawal.
- Queensland is backing new faces, including Sam Walker.
- Rain in Sydney could turn the match into a brutal grind.
So… Who Wins?
Most experts are tipping NSW to get the job done in a close one — but Origin has a habit of proving everyone wrong.
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