As their battered town still deals with the devastation of February's floods, Lismore locals were given a spirit-lifting visit by NSW's State of Origin team.
Canberra Raiders front rower Josh Papalii has retained his spot in the Queensland side for the State of Origin decider on Wednesday 13 July, while teammate Jack Wighton has missed out on the 17 for NSW.
Latrell Mitchell may have eased Brad Fittler's centres headache by ruling himself out of the State of Origin decider but the NSW coach must still decide whether to stick or twist.
NSW's hopes of levelling the State of Origin series against Queensland in Perth have been dealt a big blow with centre Jack Wighton contracting COVID-19.
Jack Wighton's growth and adaptability have him best placed to handle the switch to centre for NSW in State of Origin, according to Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Jack Wighton is certain he is ready to return to centre for NSW after even he was caught off guard by Brad Fittler's shock call to start him in Game I.
