Blues late Origin change

Blues set to make late Origin change

The Blues made a similar late change ahead of Origin I earlier this month, when Bird was then also moved out of the 13 from lock and back to the bench. James Tamou moved from the bench into the starting side and skipper Paul Gallen replaced Bird at lock.

NSW will confirm their starting side one hour before Wednesday night's scheduled 8.20pm kickoff.

NSW must win Origin II at Suncorp Stadium to keep the series alive, after their 6-4 loss in Origin I in Sydney.