Apisai Koroisau

Koroisau and Cleary out, Cook back for Origin Two

Koroisau will be replaced by Damien Cook who has been a stalwart for the Blues having played 15 games since 2018.

Injured Nathan Cleary will be replaced by Mitchell Moses who made his debut for his state in game three of the 2021 series.

Latrell Mitchell, who was a late withdrawal from game one due to a calf injury, remains at centre, while Stefano Utoikamanu and Reece Robson replace Tevita Pangai Jnr and Nicho Hynes, respectively.

Penrith Panthers centre Stephen Crichton, who replaced Mitchell in the starting lineup for game one, has been named as the 18th player.

Koroisau latest to join Tiger town

Koroisau, fresh off his premiership-winning season at the Panthers, has become the fifth NRL player to officially settle his future with a rival club for 2023 this off-season. 

The 29-year-old, who re-joined the Panthers in 2020, is the second player recruited by the joint venture for the 2023 season after Parramatta forward Isaiah Papali'i agreed to terms last week.

Koroisau's pending Wests Tigers move will be for two seasons with a mutual option for a third. 

It is his fourth club since he made his NRL debut in 2014.

Warriors eye Apisai Koroisau after Manly allow hooker to look elsewhere

The Warriors, almost certain to part company with Issac Luke at the end of the season, are one of three clubs that have already expressed interest in Koroisau. Canterbury is another, although they are also in negotiations with Newcastle's Kiwis hooker Danny Levi, another contracted player on the outer.