By Elissa Steedman, ABC
Blues winger Brian To'o. Photo: DARREN ENGLAND / PHOTOSPORT
State of Origin Game III
New South Wales v Queensland
Kick-off: 10:05pm Wednesday 9 July
Stadium Australia, Sydney
Live blog updates on RNZ
The State of Origin series is still anyone's game as we head into a blockbuster decider.
After the Maroons' hard-fought win in Perth, all eyes are now on Sydney to see who will lift the shield.
Will New South Wales win consecutive series for the first time since 2019, or will Queensland cinch another underdog victory?
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.
When is State of Origin Game III?
Game III will be played on Wednesday, 9 July.
Kickoff is at 10.05pm NZT.
Where is Game III being played?
Game III will be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Here, the Blues are hoping to leverage the home-field advantage.
Of the 32 games played here, New South Wales has won 20.
One ended in a draw.
Where can I watch the match?
It's being broadcast on Sky Sport.
RNZ Sport will live blog the match.
Who is playing?
After a serious foot injury saw fullback Kalyn Ponga ruled out of the decider, the Maroons squad has undergone quite the reshuffle.
Coach Billy Slater opted for a bolter, naming Brisbane Broncos journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki at centre.
Veteran prop Josh Papali'i and Reece Walsh were also recalled.
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley kept the same blueprint from Game II for his squad, backing Brian To'o to recover from a knee injury in time to play.
Here are the full squads for both sides:
New South Wales Blues
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Brian To'o
3. Stephen Crichton
4. Latrell Mitchell
5. Zac Lomax
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8 Max King
9, Reece Robson
10. Payne Haas
11. Liam Martin
12. Angus Crichton
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Connor Watson
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Hudson Young
17. Stefano Utoikamanu
Queensland Maroons
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Xavier Coates
3. Robert Toia
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Cameron Munster (c)
7. Tom Dearden
8. Josh Papalii
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Trent Loiero
14. Kurt Mann
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Patrick Carrigan
17. Jeremiah Nanai
What about the Women's State of Origin?
The series has already wrapped up.
New South Wales claimed victory, having won two of the three games.
Here are the scores from each match:
- Game I: NSW won 32-12
- Game II: NSW won 26-6
- Game III: QLD won 18-14
- ABC/RNZ
