Injuries of State: The NSW Blues' Harsh Reality Check The Australian rugby league system is notorious for its high impact collisions, and the State of Origin series is no exception.
This year's opening match between New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland will be played without Mitchell Moses, one of NSW's most experienced playmakers.
A hamstring injury sustained during training has ruled him out of game one at Accor Stadium. The loss of Moses comes as a significant blow to the Blues, who face a tough task in taking on the Maroons.