NSW coach Laurie Daley said the injury isn’t major but risky for game one, with hope Moses can return for games two and three.

Captain Isaah Yeo praised Ethan Strange’s versatility and readiness to step in on short notice, expressing optimism about his impact.

Ethan Strange will start in the halves alongside Nathan Cleary, after being moved from the bench; Matt Burton shifts to the bench.

Queensland betting markets moved in response to the injury news.

Mitchell Moses has been ruled out of the opening State of Origin match with a hamstring strain, a decision made 48 hours before game one.

Daley stressed that the team’s approach remains unchanged and that a capable substitute can replace a missing player without altering strategy.

Moses has a history of limited Origin appearances due to injuries, though he had expressed optimism for a healthy run in this series.