Footy fans rocked by State of Origin disaster – as team bosses rush to replace superstar Mitch Moses ahead of game two
NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering a calf strain at training.
The injury is a big blow to the Blues’ hopes of sealing a series victory in Perth on Wednesday.
The Blues will determine the Parramatta five-eighth’s replacement later on Thursday afternoon, with Wests Tigers star Jarome Luai and Bulldogs pivot Matt Burton the leading options.
NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering a calf strain at training
Who now partners Nathan Cleary (left) in the halves for the Blues remains to be seen
Moses was preferred to Luai for the opening game of the series, while Burton was named as a replacement player for game two.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Luai will be ushered into camp.
It is understood Luai’s handling of his demotion before game one impressed coach Laurie Daley and NSW staff.
Statistically, Cleary and Luai are the most successful halves pairings in NRL history by win percentage after 50 games.
The duo won four premierships together at Penrith before Luai moved to the Tigers on a deal worth a reported $1.2million a season.
