There's only one more week until the Origin decider, and after Queensland demolished NSW in Game Two it's no surprise that they've named an unchanged lineup for Game Three.

Cameron Smith will once again captain the side in Darren Lockyer's absence.

Queensland head into the decider as heavy favourites, but it won't be easy for them - especially playing at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, which has not been a happy hunting ground for them.

Still, after the 30-0 thrashing of NSW in Game Two they'll be confident they can pull off a win in enemy territory.

Here's how they line up:

1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Israel Falou
3. Brent Tate
4. Greg Inglis
5. Darius Boyd
6. Scott Prince
7. Jonathan Thurston
8. Petro Civoniceva
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. Steve Price
11. Michael Crocker
12. Ashley Harrison
13. Dallas Johnson

Interchange: Nate Myles, Ben Hannant, Billy Slater, Sam Thaiday.


NSW will be without several key playmakers, with Peter Wallace, Greg Bird and Mark Gasnier all out with injuries. All three were inspirational in Game One, leading NSW to an 18-10 victory. They are massive losses heading into the decider...

Craig Bellamy has decided to go with Roosters halves Braith Anasta and Mitchell Pierce, who will make his debut. Anasta has played Origin footy before, and will be looking to take his recent good form into the do or die match.

At only 19, Pierce has developed into a solid halfback, and has been a key player for the Roosters this year. He has a great kicking game, which NSW will need if they're to put Queensland under any sort of pressure. It's a huge gamble by the NSW selectors, but the youngster certainly has the goods to step up to the big time.

The other debutant for NSW is Joel Monaghan, who replaces Gasnier at center. Monaghan has been knocking on the Origin door for a few years now, and finally gets his chance with Gasnier's injury. They're massive boots to fill, especially as he'll find himself marking Greg Inglis - and he was devastating in Game Two.

Both Jarryd Hayne and Ben Cross come back into the team after missing Game Two, which means Steve Simpson and Steve Turner (thank goodness...) drop out of the team. Turner had a shocker on debut, and really didn't deserve another shot. Simpson makes way for Cross, who will bolster the front row.

Here's how NSW will look:

1. Brett Stewart
2. Jarryd hayne
3. Joel Monaghan
4. Matt Cooper
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pierce
8. Willie Mason
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Brent White
11. Ryan Hoffman
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Paul Gallen

Interchange: Ben Cross, Kurt Gidley, Anthony Tupou, Anthony Laffranchi

NSW are going to have to step up if they are to pose any threat to the rampant Queenslanders, but in all reality it's hard to see Queensland dropping Game Three - even if it is in Sydney.

Whatever happens, it should be a great finish to what has been a fantastic Origin series.

We're not at all biased, but - Go The Blues!