NSW is set to include back-up playmaker Matt Burton in its squad ahead of the scheduled match at Suncorp Stadium, with expectations that he will be fit to play. Multiple reports say Burton is confident he will be available for the clash. At the same time, the reports indicate concerns remain over NSW player Strange, prompting the team to take an additional precautionary step.
Alongside Burton’s expected involvement, a Canterbury player is also due to enter NSW camp as cover. The coverage describes the move as being made in response to the uncertainty around Strange’s condition, rather than as a sign of a confirmed absence. The overall approach outlined by the outlets is consistent: Burton returns or joins for the match with an eye to readiness, while the Canterbury star provides further depth should Strange be unavailable or limited.
All three sources present the same basic team-management decision, focusing on match-day readiness and contingency planning for Suncorp Stadium.
