The NSWRL is pleased to announce two new additions to the Brydens Lawyers NSW Blues squad for Game III of the Ampol State of Origin Series.
with Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson and Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu joining an extended bench.
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler was forced to make changes today after Newcastle Knights prop Daniel Saifiti was ruled out with a rib cartilage injury.
Melbourne Storm’s Dale Finucane was named as his replacement in the 17-man line-up, while Gutherson and Utoikamanu join the Storm’s Nicho Hynes on an extended bench.
BRYDENS LAWYERS NSW BLUES – GAME THREE, WEDNESDAY 14 JULY
1. James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
2. Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers)
3. Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
4. Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
5. Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)
6. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)
7. Mitchell Moses (Parramatta Eels)
18. Dale Finucane (Melbourne Storm)
9. Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
10. Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels)
11. Cameron Murray (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
12. Tariq Sims (St George Illawarra Dragons)
13. Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)
14. Apisai Koroisau (Penrith Panthers)
15. Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters)
16. Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos)
17. Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers)
19. Nicho Hynes (Melbourne Storm)
20. Clint Gutherson (Parramatta Eels)
21. Stefano Utoikamanu (Wests Tigers)
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Oh wow that's good news. Might help spark both Gutherson and Moses for the backend of the season.
We're gonna need wins against top 8 sides coming up..
Great news for Gutho, but why would Stefano be in the squad, he hasn't really cemented a place in the Tigers side yet this season. Surely someone like Nathan Brown would have been a better choice for a forward backup.
Stefano is most likely there because Fittler coached him during his junior rep matches. Fitler rated him better than Haas when they were younger until injuries slowed him down. So Fitler clearyl has plans to give him some origin camp experience as he is a player of the future. I would imagine if another foward is injured, RCG or someone else will come straight into the side. Stefano is only their for experience and not to play I recon.
Yeah that's how I read it.
Yep
What has RCG done to Fiittler. Remains one oof the best front rowers this year. Cant get a look in. They are kidding me with Stefano.
Agreed. I reckon he has his nose in front of Junior this season
It'd have to do with RCG s not to keen to go back in a bubble for origin comments last year.
Nice pick up
Was just going to post the very same thing. RCG has been a standout. Stefano a, well nothing.
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