- Latrell Mitchell to miss NSW Blues Origin decider
- He is said to have injured his foot in the Rabbitohs’ win over the Eels
- Mitchell stood out for NSW in the second game at the MCG
The NSW Blues are reeling with star centre Latrell Mitchell ruled out of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane due to a foot injury.
The 27-year-old is understood to undergo further scans on Saturday to determine the severity of the injury.
Mitchell reportedly suffered the injury in the first half of the Rabbitohs’ win over Parramatta on Thursday night but played through the pain.
Players such as Newcastle’s Bradman Best, Canterbury’s Matt Burton and Manly’s Tom Trbojevic are tipped as possible replacements.
Sea Eagles star Trbojevic will also play at centre on Saturday night against the Cowboys in his welcome return from injury.
Sydney Roosters star Joseph Suaalii could also be drafted back into Michael Maguire’s squad after serving a four-game suspension for his late hit on Reece Walsh in the series opener in Sydney on June 5.
Mitchell has found some fine form at South Sydney, with the Rabbitohs winning five straight NRL matches as they chase a finals berth.
He also stood out for the Blues in their 38-18 victory at the MCG in the second game.
The NSW Blues are reeling with star centre Latrell Mitchell ruled out of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane due to a foot injury.
Mitchell reportedly suffered the injury in the first half of the Rabbitohs’ win over Parramatta on Thursday night but played through the pain.
“It’s been a long time. I love playing Origin. I’m blue in blood and I’m happy to be back,” he said after the match in Melbourne.
With the series tied at 1-1, the decider between New South Wales and Queensland will be played at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday 17 July.
Queensland coach Billy Slater is seeking a third successive series win, with New South Wales last lifting the interstate shield in 2021.