NSW has lost Jack Wighton for State of Origin Game 2 after a shock positive test for Covid-19.
It is a hammer blow for Blues coach Brad Fittler after Wighton emerged as NSW’s best player in the series-opening loss to Queensland.
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NSW have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the second State of Origin with barnstorming centre Jack Wighton set to be ruled out of their must-win clash with COVID-19.
The Canberra playmaker will miss the Raiders’ clash with Newcastle on Sunday after contracting the virus, which requires him to spend seven days in isolation.
Coach Brad Fittler is set to name his Blues line-up on Sunday with NSW needing victory in Perth next Sunday after Queensland clinched the series opener in Sydney.
