The third and final game of this year's State of Origin series is in the books with Queensland emerging victorious in Sydney.
The Blues were the heavily-fancied favourites to retain the shield this year and got off to an impressive start in the opening game.
However, the Maroons bounced back against-the-odds to record a stunning reversal as they wrestled the shield back.
MORE: NSW Blues player ratings from the decider | QLD Maroons player ratings from the decider
Who won’t back up after State of Origin 2025 Game III?
Latrell Mitchell will be able to put his feet up and rest after the decider as South Sydney are on the bye this weekend.
Canberra pair Hudson Young and Josh Papalii are also in the same boat as they return to the nation's capital to recuperate.
Meanwhile, Xavier Coates is the only player to not be named by his club coach in his team's squad for Round 19.
Who will back up after the State of Origin decider?
Cronulla Sharks vs. Dolphins (Friday, July 11 at 8:00pm AEST)
Phins:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Latest updates:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will not back up following Queensland's win, with Kristian Woolf opting to take a cautious approach with his talisman.
Newcastle Knights vs. Melbourne Storm (Saturday, July 12 at 3:00pm AEST)
Storm:
Xavier CoatesCameron Munster- Harry Grant
- Stefano Utoikamanu
- Trent Loiero
Latest updates:
Stefano Utoikamanu was the only Storm player to be initially included in Melbourne's 17. Although Harry Grant and Trent Loiero have been added to the side.
Xavier Coates was not included in the squad for this weekend's clash and will sit out.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Sydney Roosters (Saturday, July 12 at 5:30pm AEST)
Dragons:
- Valentine Holmes
Roosters:
- Robert Toia
- Connor Watson
- Lindsay Collins
- Spencer Leniu
- Angus Crichton
Latest updates:
Val Holmes backed up after the Origin opener and then wasn't required to do so after Game II as the Dragons were on the bye. He will lace up the boots for Shane Flanagan's side this time around.
Trent Robinson named four of his five Origin stars to start for the Chooks' meeting with the Red V. Spencer Leniu has been listed on the bench.
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Canterbury Bulldogs (Saturday, July 12 at 7:35pm AEST)
Cowboys:
- Tom Dearden
- Reece Robson
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Reuben Cotter
Bulldogs:
Stephen Crichton- Max King
Kurt Mann
Latest updates:
Todd Payten listed his Origin quartet to start up in Townsville, with Reuben Cotter set to reprise his role on an edge for his club after playing there for his state in the decider. Meanwhile, Tom Dearden will be on a high after claiming the Wally Lewis Medal during QLD's triumph.
Stephen Crichton and Kurt Mann have been rested by the Dogs after they previously had byes after the first two Origin matches.
New Zealand Warriors vs. Wests Tigers (Sunday, July 13 at 2:00pm AEST)
Warriors:
Kurt Capewell
Tigers:
- Jarome Luai
Latest updates:
Kurt Capewell didn't back up after Game II in Perth as the travel from Western Australia to New Zealand was deemed too much of an ask against Penrith. Andrew Webster revealed he would rest the veteran again for this one.
Jarome Luai played on a two day turnaround after Game II and will feature for the Tigers after the decider on an extended turnaround.
Parramatta Eels vs. Penrith Panthers (Sunday, July 13 at 4:05pm AEST)
Eels:
- Zac Lomax
Panthers:
Dylan EdwardsBrian To'o- Nathan Cleary
Liam Martin- Isaah Yeo
Latest updates:
Zac Lomax backed up after the first two Origin matches and will make it three in a row for this one.
Ivan Cleary opted to rest all of his Origin stars for their trip to New Zealand after Game II but they were all included in the extended squad this time.
Liam Martin was then ruled out after picking up a hand injury during the first half of the decider. Dylan Edwards and Brian To'o were also rested for the clash.
However, in better news, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo will back up after Game III, with the former being utilised off the bench.
Gold Coast Titans vs. Brisbane Broncos (Sunday, July 13 at 6:15pm AEST)
Titans:
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Broncos:
- Gehamat Shibasaki
Payne Haas- Patrick Carrigan
Latest updates:
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was named on the bench after Game II by Des Hasler but was named to start after the decider. However, in a late change, Tino has since been dropped to the pine.
Payne Haas was under an injury cloud throughout the Blues' camp and will not be risked in this one despite initially being named to start.