NSW has named a star-studded starting side with James Tedesco at fullback, Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary in the halves, Payne Haas at prop, Reece Robson at hooker, and Isaah Yeo captaining the pack, while a strong bench includes Cameron Murray and Tolutau Koula.

Dylan Edwards is left out as NSW sticks with their established spine of Tedesco at fullback and Cleary/Moses guiding the halves, with Brailey returning at hooker and Koroisau dropped.

The halves remain Cleary and Moses, Tedesco at fullback, Haas starting up front, and backs like Nawaqanitawase and Koula among the listed reserves.

Haumole Olakau’atu is recalled to the bench after being used as 20th man in game II, while Tom Trbojevic is not considered.

Selected changes for Origin III signal a major shake-up, with several players dropped and recalled as the series approaches the July 8 decider.

Laurie Daley names five changes to the Blues for Origin III, indicating a significant backline reshuffle ahead of the game at Suncorp Stadium.

Bradman Best and Stephen Crichton are recalled, and Jack Bostock earns a starting wing spot, replacing Brian To’o.

The most notable overhaul sees Brian To’o dropped from the backline.

The Blues aim to pull off one of the biggest Origin upsets on Queensland soil, aiming to dethrone the Maroons at home.

Tolo’oi To’o, Kotoni Staggs, and Tolutau Koula are omitted from the backline, while Liam Martin and Haumole Olakau’atu return to bolster the forwards.

Five players including To’o, Staggs, Dylan Lucas, Victor Radley, and Api Koroisau are dropped, with Koula moving from centre to the bench.

Bostock debuts on the left wing, with Crichton and Best reintroducing experience into the backline.