South Sydney’s Latrell Mitchell is expected to miss State of Origin II after suffering a back injury, with reports saying he could be sidelined for up to a month. The injury is described as a significant setback for both his NRL club and for New South Wales ahead of the second match in the series.
While Mitchell is set to be unavailable, NSW coach Michael Maguire and team discussions focus on who will fill the No.6 role. Across the reports, Daley backs Moses to reclaim the Blues’ halfback position, suggesting Moses is the leading option to step into the vacant spot. The coverage centers on the impact of Mitchell’s absence on NSW’s selection and balance for Origin II, alongside the expectation that Moses will be given the opportunity to return to form in the key position.
Overall, the sources agree on Mitchell’s injury status and the estimated time out, and they converge on the view that Moses is the main candidate to replace him for NSW in the second Origin match.
