Desperate to level the Origin series next Wednesday in Brisbane, Brad Fittler denies his NSWBlues have gone into siege mode. But he revealed Latrell Mitchell ruled himself out again. His replacement and one of his best mates, now eager to make history.
Mitchell missed media commitments on Wednesday as concerns grew over whether he would take his place in the team.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onMitchell also missed the series opener after tweaking his calf during the Blues’ camp ahead of the match. He has not played since, but resumed running at training over the long weekend so was named on coach Brad Fittler’s team sheet on Tuesday.
It has now been reported that he told Fittler on Thursday afternoon that he would not be ready time for next Wednesday’s clash at Suncorp Stadium.Getty Images It is expected NSW’s 18th man Stephen Crichton - as he did in Game 1 - will move into the centres, and it has been confirmed that Bulldogs player Matt Burton will be the new reserve.It is not the only concern for Fittler with another Rabbitoh, Cameron Murray, also nursing a groin injury.
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