NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain

Kotoni Staggs had an off night in attack and defence, but at least won't be banned for a late hit. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW's Kotoni Staggs has escaped suspension for his State of Origin high shot, but still faces a nervous wait over his selection fate for game three.

The centre was sin-binned for rushing out of the line and crunching Kalyn Ponga in the second half of the Blues' game-two capitulation at the MCG on Wednesday.