Brad Fittler Announces NSW Squad

Several Winners Emerge from Team Changes

May 22, 2023 9:56 AM (WEB)

Brad Fittler has made several unexpected changes to his NSW squad for the dead rubber game three against Queensland. Seven players have been dropped, including Jarome Luai.

The changes are seen as a bold move by Fittler, who is looking to experiment with different combinations before the State of Origin series.

Among the biggest winners is young Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary, who has been called up to the squad for the first time. Cleary has been in impressive form for Penrith this season and is seen as a potential future star for NSW.

Other winners include Broncos prop Payne Haas, who has been recalled to the squad after missing the first two games of the series with injury. Haas is one of the most dominant forwards in the NRL and his inclusion will give the NSW pack a much-needed boost.