Optus Stdium will play host to Sunday's Round 2 NRL game between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with New South Wales Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New South Wales Blues vs. Queensland Maroons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday June 26, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Where: Optus Stdium
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New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Odds
New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Preview
All eyes will be on Perth as rugby league’s showpiece continues with the standalone Sunday night fixture for Game 2 with the underdog leading 1-0.
Game 1 in Sydney followed a similar script to years past, with a dogged Queensland outfit defending grimly and keeping a charging New South Wales at bay.
The Blues’ loss has sparked a large selection reshuffle, with Brad Fittler naming five new starters and two more debutants.
A fresh centres pairing of Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton headlines the changes, while Api Koroisau replaces the out-of-form Damien Cook at hooker.
Jake Trbojevic has been recalled at prop and Cameron Murray has been promoted to start in place of Tariq Sims.
Queensland has been forced into a few changes, with Murray Taulagi to debut on the wing in place of the injured Xavier Coates, while Lindsay Collins starts at prop with Tino Fa’asuamaleaui moving to lock and Jai Arrow coming in to replace the injured Reuben Cotter.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping New South Wales Blues to win at $1.70 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Brian To'o at $10.
New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Teams
New South Wales
1. James Tedesco 2. Brian To’o 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Jack Wighton 5. Daniel Tupou 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Payne Haas 9. Damien Cook 10. Junior Paulo 11. Cameron Murray 12. Tariq Sims 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Stephen Crichton 15. Liam Martin 16. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 17. Ryan Matterson 18. Nicho Hynes 19. Tyson Frizell 20. Jacob Saifiti 21. Joseph Suaalii 22. Apisai Koroisau
Queensland
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Dane Gagai 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 9. Ben Hunt 10. Josh Papali’i 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Harry Grant 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Patrick Carrigan 17. Jeremiah Nanai 18. Thomas Dearden 19. Jai Arrow 20. Thomas Flegler 21. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 22. Murray Taulagi