Everything you need to know about State of Origin Game III including kick off time

Everything you need to know about State of Origin Game III including kick off time

The Maroons will be out to snare their first 3-0 whitewash since 2010 when they travel to Sydney to take on the Blues at Accor Stadium.

Queensland will start favourites in Sydney against the Blues, and they’ve mostly kept the same side that was successful in Game II.

The exceptions are AJ Brimson starting at fullback for the suspended Reece Walsh and Raiders enforcer Corey Horsburgh coming into the side for the injured Tom Flegler (foot).

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

Bradman Best’s inclusion was one of fierce debate, with the Newcastle centre’s outstanding game against 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 both come into the starting line-up at lock and hooker respectively, with Isaah Yeo and Reece Robson set to begin on the pine.

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 They have been replaced by Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Souths forward Keaon Koloamatangi (debut), Knights forward Jacob Safiti and Eels fullback Clint Gutherson.

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DATES AND VENUES

Game I — Wednesday, May 31

Adelaide Oval, SA (Queensland won 26-18)

Game II — Wednesday, June 21

Suncorp Stadium, QLD (Queensland won 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 often the case, don’t expect the actual football to get underway until closer to 8.10pm due to the pre-match ceremony.

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

Foxtel will provide extensive pre-match coverage and replays after the final siren on Fox League (Channel 502).

TICKETS

Tickets for Game III at Accor Stadium are available on Ticketek.

FORECAST

The weather in Sydney is expected to be clear with just a 4% chance of rain. It’s forecast to be 14C at kick-off.

ODDS (TAB)

QLD $1.65

NSW $2.30

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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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PREVIOUS WINNERS

2022 — Queensland

2021 — New South Wales

2020 — Queensland

2019 — New South Wales

2018 — New South Wales

2017 — Queensland

2016 — Queensland

2015 — Queensland

2014 — New South Wales

2013 — Queensland

2012 — Queensland

2011 — Queensland

2010 — Queensland

2009 — Queensland

2008 — Queensland

2007 — Queensland

2006 — Queensland

WALLY LEWIS MEDAL WINNERS

2022 — Patrick Carrigan

2021 — Tom Trbojevic

2020 — Cameron Munster

2019 — James Tedesco

2018 — Billy Slater

2017 — Dane Gagai

2016 — Cameron Smith

2015 — Corey Parker

2014 — Paul Gallen

2013 — Cameron Smith

2012 — Nate Myles

2011 — Cameron Smith

2010 — Billy Slater

2009 — Greg Inglis

2008 — Johnathan Thurston

2007 — Cameron Smith

2006 — Darren Lockyer

2005 — Anthony Minichiello

2004 — Craig Fitzgibbon

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