After finally getting the chance to start in his preferred second-row role, NSW Blues forward Tariq Sims has vowed to target Daly Cherry-Evans with controlled aggression tonight.
NRL.com reports that Sims has previously represented the Blues in the 2018 Origin decider and the second match of the 2019 series but on both occasions, he was selected on the interchange and played mainly as a middle forward.
The 31-year-old has been given the job of pressuring Cherry-Evans, the Queensland halfback and captain, while performing the role of bodyguard for rookie Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai in his Origin debut.
However, after missing St George Illawarra’s recent 13-12 loss to Cronulla after he was one of five Dragons players suspended over incidents in the Magic Round clash with Melbourne, Sims is aware of the need to remain disciplined.
Game 1 of the 2021 State of Origin Series will be played at 10.10 tonight.
[Source: NRL.com]
