NSW Blues flyhalf Jarome Luai has backed halves partner Mitch Moses to help the Blues achieve something they did 30 years ago as they look to keep the series alive in Melbourne tonight and force a series decider in the enemy territory.
Moses has been rushed back into the side in place of Nicho Hynes after the Blues were pumped 38-10 in the series opener having been forced to play with 12 men for more than 70 minutes after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was sent off.
The Eels halfback has only been back a few weeks after he missed a couple of months with a fractured foot, but he has already shown how dangerous he can be with ball in hand, while his leadership has been invaluable in camp.
Luai says Moses been really assertive with what he wants of this team, and he feels in a way that is what they needed after game one.
He says Moses come in and has brought that real leadership vibe and has freed up everyone else to allow them to be their best and he has been awesome.
The Blues find themselves down 1-0 for the third year in a row, but they have a terrific record at the MCG, with the new-look side confident they can flip the script after they were humbled at home.
Luai says this is the beauty of Origin and that is if you lose that game one, there’s still a chance to bring it back.
He says this is do or die for them now.
The NSW Blues will play the Queensland Maroons at 10.05pm tonight in Melbourne in game 2 of the State of Origin.
Source: Fox League
