NSW will make a change for the Origin series opener after Daly’s side loses James Tedesco? (Note: Moses) — Moses is ruled out due to a minor hamstring injury. NSW coach Laurie Daley says the timing of the injury leaves the team with limited options close to kick-off, so a swap in the starting side is required.
Across reports from Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, the decision is the same: Moses does not play in the opening match and Ethan Strange is named to start for the Blues. The outlets attribute the change to Daley’s assessment of Moses’ condition, describing it as minor but enough to rule him out for the opener.
The coverage indicates NSW prepares to proceed with Strange in the starting role for the match, with Moses absent because of the injury rather than tactical reasons. All sources frame the selection as an injury-driven call made at the last stage of team preparation.
