The first game of the State of Origin 2025 series is in the books with New South Wales emerging victorious over Queensland in Brisbane for the second time in a row.
Yet the Maroons won't be able to lick their wounds for too long, with attention now shifting to Western Australia where Game II will take place.
The second instalment of the series will be hosted in Perth for the first time since 2022, with the Blues possessing an unbeaten record in the state.
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When are the State of Origin teams announced? Selection date for Game II
Game II will take place at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, June 18.
Both teams were set to reveal their lineups upon the conclusion of Round 14 in the NRL following the King's Birthday clash between the Bulldogs and Eels.
However, Queensland confirmed their 20-man squad on Monday morning.
New South Wales are yet to publish their side for Game 2.
Who is playing in the NRL round before Origin II selection?
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs. June 5 | Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Sea Eagles | 7:50pm | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| Fri. June 6 | Melbourne Storm vs. North Queensland Cowboys | 6:00pm | AAMI Park |
| Fri. June 6 | Dolphins vs. St George Illawarra Dragons | 8:00pm | Suncorp Stadium |
| Sat. June 7 | Cronulla Sharks vs. New Zealand Warriors | 5:30pm | Sharks Stadium |
| Sat. June 7 | Brisbane Broncos vs. Gold Coast Titans | 7:35pm | Suncorp Stadium |
| Sun. June 8 | Canberra Raiders vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2:00pm | GIO Stadium |
| Sun. June 8 | Wests Tigers vs. Penrith Panthers | 4:05pm | CommBank Stadium |
| Mon. June 9 | Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Parramatta Eels | 4:00pm | Accor Stadium |
| BYE | Sydney Roosters |
NSW Blues predicted team for Origin Game II
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Brian To'o
3. Stephen Crichton
4. Latrell Mitchell
5. Zac Lomax
6. Mitchell Moses
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Max King
9. Reece Robson
10. Payne Haas
11. Liam Martin
12. Angus Crichton
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Connor Watson
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Hudson Young
17. Stefano Utoikamanu
MORE: All the latest team news for the NSW Blues ahead of Game II
QLD Maroons team for Origin Game II
Note: The 20-man squad has been confirmed, but an official team list has not been published.
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Xavier Coates
3. Robert Toia
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Cameron Munster
7. Tom Dearden
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Kurt Mann
15. Kurt Capewell
16. Trent Loiero
17. Lindsay Collins
18. Corey Horsburgh
19. Jack Howarth
20. Ezra Mam
MORE: All the latest team news for the QLD Maroons ahead of Game II