The Penrith Panthers will be well-represented in the State of Origin decider, with six players selected in the New South Wales Blues squad for Game III, set to take place on July 9 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Key stars Isaah Yeo, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin, Brian To’o, and Dylan Edwards have all earned spots in the starting lineup. Forward Lindsay Smith has also been included on the extended bench, further highlighting Penrith’s ongoing contribution to the Blues’ campaign.
Yeo, who continues to serve as Blues co-captain, has been instrumental in maintaining composure in the forward pack. Cleary’s inclusion comes amid a careful return from injury, with the star halfback reportedly completing a full-contact training session over the weekend. Medical staff are closely monitoring his workload ahead of the high-stakes clash.
This marks one of the largest single-club representations in a New South Wales Origin team in recent years and underscores Penrith’s dominance in the NRL. The Panthers, currently fighting back from an uncharacteristic early-season slump, have seen improved form in recent rounds.
The NSW Blues must win Game III to reclaim the Origin shield after Queensland clinched Game I and NSW bounced back in Game II. The high-pressure decider is expected to draw a sell-out crowd in Sydney.
