Everything you’ll want to learn about State of Origin Game III together with kickoff time

Fox Sports journalists Darcie McDonald and Eamonn Tiernan dissect all the massive ins and outs after NSW and Queensland introduced their groups for Origin III. They additionally dive deeper into the Tigers’ and Bulldogs’ horror Round 18 losses. Listen NOW >

Under-pressure Blues coach Brad Fittler has dropped Jarome Luai and handed the quantity six jersey to the in-form Cody Walker.

Bradman Best’s inclusion was one in every of fierce debate, with the Newcastle centre’s excellent recreation towards the Bulldogs in Round 18 the catalyst for his inclusion. He replaces the injured Tom Trbojevic.

Walker’s South Sydney teammates Cam Murray, Damien Cook each come into the beginning line-up at lock and hooker respectively, with Isaah Yeo and Reece Robson set to start on the pine.

Payne Haas is out injured with Hudson Young, Stefano Utoikamanu and Tyson Frizell all dropped. They have been changed by Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Souths ahead Keaon Koloamatangi (debut), Knights ahead Jacob Safiti and Eels fullback Clint Gutherson.

ULTIMATE GUIDE: Everything you’ll want to learn about Origin Game III

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DATES AND VENUES

Game I — Wednesday, May 31

Adelaide Oval, SA (Queensland received 26-18)

Game II — Wednesday, June 21

Suncorp Stadium, QLD (Queensland received 32-6)

Game III — Wednesday, July 12

Accor Stadium, NSW

WHAT TIME IS KICK OFF?

Game III is scheduled to kick-off at 8.05pm AEST.

But, as is so usually the case, don’t count on the precise soccer to get underway till nearer to eight.10pm because of the pre-match ceremony.

You can catch Game III of the 2023 State of Origin sequence on free-to-air Channel Nine and its streaming platform 9Now.

Foxtel will present in depth pre-match protection and replays after the ultimate siren on Fox League (Channel 502).

TICKETS

Tickets for Game III at Accor Stadium can be found on Ticketek.

FORECAST

The climate in Sydney is predicted to be clear with only a 4% likelihood of rain. It’s forecast to be 14C at kick-off.

ODDS (TAB)

QLD $1.65

NSW $2.30

TEAMS FOR ORIGIN III

NSW Team

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Brian To’o

3. Bradman Best

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Cody Walker

7. Mitchell Moses

8. Jake Trbojevic

9. Damien Cook

10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

11. Liam Martin

12. Keaon Koloamatangi

13. Cameron Murray

14. Isaah Yeo

15. Jacob Saifiti

16. Reece Robson

17. Clint Gutherson

18th man: Scott Drinkwater

Coach: Brad Fittler

QLD Team
1. AJ Brimson

2. Xavier Coates

3. Valentine Holmes

4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Cameron Munster

7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)

8. Reuben Cotter

9. Harry Grant

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

11. David Fifita

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Ben Hunt

15. Lindsay Collins

16. Moeaki Fotuaika

17. Corey Horsburgh

18th man: Tom Dearden

Coach: Billy Slater

MATCH OFFICIALS FOR GAME III

Referee — Ashley Klein

Review Official — Grant Atkins

Touch Judges — Phil Henderson and David Munro

Standby Referee — Adam Gee

Standby Touch Judge — Liam Kennedy

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