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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Angus Fontaine

State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience

Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater announces his 2023 State of Origin team to play NSW Blues in the series opener.
Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater announces his 2023 State of Origin team to play NSW Blues in the series opener. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

New South Wales have gone back to the future for State of Origin 2023, recalling a host of stars to their Game One squad while Queensland have overhauled their winning combinations from last year to blood a batch of young guns and forge a new dynasty.

Blues coach Brad Fittler was first to name his Origin squad on Monday morning, confirming the return of box-office players Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic in the centres and moving swiftly to amend his big mistake from 2022 by recalling electric Bulldogs flier Josh Addo-Carr on the wing.

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