NSW's challenge in State of Origin III is timely bench players and coach Daley's strategic changes for a crucial game.
ONE of the biggest worries for NSW in State of Origin III - and, let's face it, they've got plenty - is that the players they'll need to help get them a win might not get on the field until it's too late.
I'm talking about Ethan Strange, Blayke Brailey, Haumole Olakau'atu and Cameron Murray, all of whom are on the bench.
Blues coach Laurie Daley made some necessary changes for the series-deciding game against Queensland in Brisbane next Wednesday, but he didn't go all the way.
Stephen Crichton and Bradman Best in the centres? Fine. Jack Bostock in on the wing for Brian To'o? It's tough on To'o as a fine servant for NSW, but his recent form hasn't been great, so a change was understandable.