Less than 24 hours since Michael Maguire named the NSW Blues for Game 3 of the State of Origin series, the side has been dealt a significant injury concern.
As reported by The Daily Telegraph, centre Bradman Best has sustained a hamstring concern and has been sent for precautionary scans by officials from the Newcastle Knights.
Named in the centres for Game 3 to replace Latrell Mitchell, it is understood that Best pulled up with hamstring tightness. However, the severity of the injury is unknown at this stage.
After appearing in last year’s final match of the series, Best was recalled into the squad for Game 3 of the 2024 State of Origin series after it was revealed that Latrell Mitchell had sustained a foot injury on the weekend.
Meanwhile, Maguire has made the big call to drop Haumole Olakau’atu.
The explosive New Zealand Warriors forward, who can play either in the middle or on the edge, will add plenty of starch to a Blues’ bench that will again feature Connor Watson, Isaah Yeo and Spencer Leniu.
Game 3 of the 2024 State of Origin series will be played at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, July 17, with kick-off set for 8:05pm (AEST)
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