NSW staged a historic comeback to defeat Queensland 22-20 in State of Origin, led by Nathan Cleary, debutant Ethan Strange, and James Tedesco's late try.
Laurie Daley is saluting his NSW heroes after Nathan Cleary, fearless debutant Ethan Strange and grand old master James Tedesco sparked the Blues to the biggest comeback win in State of Origin history.
A 78th-minute try to the returning Tedesco helped the Blues to a gripping 22-20 home victory Wednesday night after Queensland's superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off by referee Ashley Klein for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.
Ponga's moment of madness handed NSW an avenue back into the contest when the Maroons were leading 20-6 with 58 minutes gone and stunned fans unusually silent at Accor Stadium.