Blues make big call on Origin winger To'o after knee injury

[ad_1] Brian To'o might be chosen for the third State of Origin match in a significant increase to NSW's probabilities of clinching a collection win.

Penrith ace To'o went for scans on Saturday after hurting his knee and requiring ice following Thursday evening's thrilling victory over Canterbury.

Outcomes acquired on Sunday morning confirmed no main damage, leaving the Panthers to contact NSW and ensure To'o may very well be chosen within the official staff on Sunday evening.

To'o's coaching masses are however more likely to be managed within the lead-up to kick-off in Sydney on July 9, together with his health now within the fingers of Blues medical employees.

NSW have already efficiently navigated two damage niggles this collection, although, as Payne Haas and To'o recovered from leg issues in time for Origin I and II respectively.

The possibility of To'o taking part in might be music to the ears of coach Laurie Daley after the winger was the Blues' finest in a decent game-two loss.

Daley accepts blame for Blues' loss NSW coach Laurie Daley takes duty for the Blues' 26-24 loss to Queensland in State of Origin II, as he admits Nathan Cleary was troubled by damage in Perth.

The four-time premiership winner crossed for 3 tries and ran for a game-high 229 metres because the Blues' comeback fell quick in Perth.

Ought to To'o fail to drag up in time for the decider, Jacob Kiraz would doubtless be referred to as into camp once more after To'o's hamstring challenge put him on stand-by for Origin II.

Kiraz is uncapped at Origin stage however has loved a superb 18 months with the resurgent Bulldogs.

Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai can be anticipated to be named in Daley's staff regardless of touchdown in hospital with sickness and lacking Wests Tigers' loss to Manly on Friday.

A late call-up for Origin II after Mitch Moses' damage, Tigers playmaker Luai could be permitted to relaxation till later within the week if required to shake off lingering signs.

Other than To'o and Luai's health issues, NSW's solely main choice query seems to be across the make-up of the ahead pack.

One-time Origin consultant Keaon Koloamatangi has been in sturdy type for South Sydney this yr and had been as a consequence of journey to Perth for Origin II as nineteenth man earlier than a facial damage.

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Fellow prop Stefano Utoikamanu had a quiet sport in Origin II after changing the injured Mitch Barnett and should make it by Sunday's match with Cronulla unscathed.

Utoikamanu advised AAP final week that he would perceive if Daley selected to shake issues up for the decider.

"In the event that they decide me or in the event that they decide another person, I am pleased. I am all the time going to help the Blues," he stated.