NSW Blues receive a late boost ahead of the State of Origin decider, with Ethan Strange cleared to play, according to multiple reports. The outlets say Strange is available for selection for the match that follows a period of uncertainty, clearing him to take part in the decider. The same coverage also reports that Blake Burton is heading home, indicating he will not be continuing with the Blues’ Origin preparations through the decider. While details of the reasons for Burton’s return are not provided in the shared summaries, the reports present the situation as a change to NSW’s lineup plans close to the match. Taken together, the articles outline two roster developments: Strange’s fitness clearance enabling him to feature, and Burton’s departure reducing the options available to the Blues. The reports are consistent in timing and direction, framing the updates as occurring roughly two days before the Origin decider and as significant for NSW’s final preparation.