Former NSW State of Origin star Andrew Johns says he expects Blues coach Laurie Daley to make a late team change ahead of the State of Origin opener. The report across multiple outlets notes that Johns, speaking ahead of the match, believes Daley will adjust the lineup close to game time rather than finalising the team earlier. All sources attribute the prediction to Johns and frame it as a forecast rather than a confirmed selection decision. The articles do not provide details on which player could be affected or what the specific change might be, focusing instead on the timing of the decision. With the opener approaching, the expectation is that Daley may revise the roster at the last moment, which could affect team announcements and preparation for involved players. The coverage remains consistent in citing Johns’ view and indicating that no definitive team change has been announced in the reports themselves.