Finch replaces Kimmorley as NSW
halfback

Roosters halfback Brett Finch has been selected for New South Wales for next Wednesday's State of Origin II match at Suncorp Stadium.

Finch replaces Brett Kimmorley who injured his hamstring during training.

The selection of Finch adds to a week of drama for the selectors starting with Kimmorley being chosen to replace injured Origin I halfback Craig Gower.

St George five-eighth Trent Barrett was on the NSW selectors' short list to replace Kimmorley, however, he ruled himself out yesterday due to injury.

Storm halfback Matt Orford was also called into the squad but he also pulled out citing a leg injury.