NSW coach Brad Fittler is confident his team will face no more disruptions ahead of Origin II after revealing he had always held doubts about the fitness of star centre Latrell Mitchell.
Fittler expects Mitchell to be available for Origin III at Accor Stadium on July 12 but he admitted he had always been uncertain he would play next Wednesday night.
"He came in and we spoke early about it. We were always open about how the week had to run. We were optimistic, but we fell short.©Grant Trouville/NRL Photos In contrast, Murray appears to have overcome a groin injury and Fitter is confident the Rabbitohs captain will take his place on the interchange in next Wednesday night's must win interstate encounter at Suncorp Stadium.
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