Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of State of Origin Game 1 in Sydney.
Queensland have won three of the past four series under coach Billy Slater and the Maroons have a new-look line-up with Sam Walker making his debut at halfback.
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The Blues have been dealt a huge blow with Mitchell Moses ruled out of the game after suffering a hamstring strain at training. Ethan Strange is expected to take his place in NSW’s starting line-up on his Origin debut.
Kick off is scheduled for 8.05pm AEST. Follow below for live updates.
Originally published as State of Origin Game 1 live: Fittler learns fate after slip-up, late team changes