Will Blues coach Brad Fittler pull a shock late switch for State of Origin I?
ABCOn the eve of the 2022 Origin series opener, whispers of New South Wales coach Brad Fittler's plan to pull a late switch by starting Stephen Crichton and benching Jack Wighton seem to be getting louder. Key points: There have been whispers Jack Wighton will be benched for State of Origin I with Stephen Crichton to start in his place Wighton was tight-lipped when pressed but insists he's up to the job no matter what The Raiders star is entering his fourth Origin series When asked if Fittler has indicated that's what will happen, or how the number four himself would feel about it – Wighton isn't budging an inch. Photo shows Two rugby league players celebrate a try Latrell Mitchell was the most dangerous part of the Blues' deadliest weapon in their State of Origin series win last year. "Yeah it's the greatest feeling, and the biggest privilege to pull this jersey on, we will go there and give it our best and see how we go," Wighton said.
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Can New South Wales centre Jack Wighton fill the hole left by Latrell Mitchell in the Blues' State of Origin squad?
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