New South Wales will look to keep their State of Origin hopes alive as they take on Queensland in Game Two at Suncorp Stadium.
The Maroons lead the series 1-0 thanks to a victory in Adelaide and would love nothing more than to clinch the series on home soil in front of their passionate fans.
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For the Blues, coach Brad Fittler’s job is on the line and a defeat would bring an end to his time in the gig.
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But before the heated rivalry can kick off for what promises to be yet another epic instalment, footy fans watching inside the venue and around the nation will be treated to some pre-match entertainment.
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For Game One in Adelaide, Aussie rock legends The Living End took to the stage and performed a stunning show that had fans raving.
So, who’s been given the honours of hyping up the crowd ahead of Game Two?
Last year, Grinspoon had the honours of performing the pre-match entertainment.
But this year, it will be none other than Shannon Noll.
Noll, a proud New South Welshman who was born in Orange, will kick off his set at approximately 7:30pm AEST.
Expect the 2003 Australian Idol runner-up to perform some of his classic hits such as What About Me, Drive and Lift to have fans singing along in the stands, at home and at the pub.
