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Mitchell Moses is out for the opening State of Origin match due to a minor hamstring injury.

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The NSW Blues have confirmed Mitchell Moses has been ruled out of the opening State of Origin match following an injury to his hamstring.

Scan results returned a minor hamstring injury, with Matt Burton joining the 20-man squad and Ethan Strange start at five-eighth in the fixture.

The injury took place at training at Polytec Stadium on the Central Coast.

"It doesn't change a great deal. We've trained well this week. rep football is you're working with the best of the best. If we're ever relying on just one player than where not a good team," Daley said in a press conference on Tuesday morning.

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Mitchell Moses faces injury concerns, prompting squad changes for NSW Blues; Matt Burton and Ethan Strange on standby.

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NSW Blues have had a major squad reshuffle on Monday following an injury scare to Mitchell Moses, with 9News reporting he has been sent for scans following tightness in his soft tissue.

It is unknown at this stage if it is a hamstring or calf problem for Moses, who is an integral part of the NSW Blues spine. His absence would be a significant blow if he were to be ruled out on the eve of the match. 

Bulldogs star Matt Burton has been rushed into camp on the Central Coast following fears that Moses will not be fit to run out on Wednesday night for the State of Origin clash.

Ethan Strange is also reportedly on standby for a shock debut if Moses is unable to make it through the next 48 hours of testing. 

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