Nathan Merritt finally gets an Origin spot

South Sydney winger Nathan Merritt has been called into the NSW VB Blues team for Game Two of the Holden State of Origin Series at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Wednesday June 26.

Merritt will join the team ahead of today’s training session at Coogee Oval and will be available for an all-in interview prior to training.

NSW BLUES SIDE FOR ORIGIN II:

1. Josh Dugan
2. Brett Morris
3. Michael Jennings
4. Josh Morris
5. Blake Ferguson
6. James Maloney
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Paul Gallen (capt)
9. Robbie Farah (vice capt)
10. Aaron Woods
11. Luke Lewis
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Greg Bird

Interchange:
14. Andrew Fifita
15. Trent Merrin
16. Josh Reynolds
17. Anthony Watmough