The State of Origin series is once again the focus of the rugby league world, with Game 2 to take place at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Sunday night.
NSW hold a 1-0 series lead after winning Game 1 in convincing fashion but they will face a new-look Queensland outfit at “The Cauldron”, a venue — according to Blues halfback Nathan Cleary —
The biggest talking point among the Maroons’ line-up was the selection of 18-year-old Reece Walsh at fullback.
Walsh only made his NRL debut earlier this season and has a mere seven matches under his belt for the Warriors, but he is regarded as a star of the future.
Cowboys front rower Francis Molo will debut from the interchange bench, while Raiders enforcer Josh Papalii, and Dragons duo Andrew McCullough and Ben Hunt (he was a reserve in Game 1) have earned recalls to the Maroons’ game-day squad.
Papalii will start in the front row after missing Game 1 because of suspension. McCullough replaces the injured Harry Grant in the crucial role of hooker.
Meanwhile, the Blues had no reason to wield the axe but they were forced to make one change to their starting line-up, with prop Junior Paulo replacing the injured Jake Trbojevic.
Angus Crichton, who was unavailable for Game 1, has been included on the interchange bench.
How do I watch or listen to Origin Game 2?
Nine will telecast Game 2 live nationally, with its coverage beginning at 7:00pm AEST.
The network will also make the game available on its streaming platform, 9now.
If you are overseas, you can stream it via the NRL’s website, although this requires a paid subscription.
Maroons fans will have the chance to watch or listen to the heroes wherever they may be based.(
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ABC Sport will provide live radio coverage of the game throughout Australia.
Fans can also listen to Game 2 through the ABC Sport Button on the ABC Listen App.
For those wanting to listen overseas, Radio Australia, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and New Zealand’s Gold AM will broadcast ABC Sport’s call of the game.
If live blogs are more your thing, make sure to follow our digital coverage at abc.net.au/news/sport on Sunday night.
Source:: ABC News
