The Blues avoided the series sweep while in the Under 19s the men and women played two pulsating contests to close out State Of Origin in 2023. The Tip Sheet looks at what went down in all three matches and how the Parramatta representatives fared. Sixties and Forty20 celebrate Mitchell Moses tasting his first Origin success and RCG's triumphant return as well as Ethan Sanders and Charlie Guymer starring in the Under 19s.
Round 20 previews focus on the NSW Cup and NRL this week with the Jersey Flegg on the bye. Reserve grade receives a boost this week with Makahesi Makatoa and Ofahiki Ogden forced back down due to NRL reinforcements. Will they be enough to turn the tide for the struggling Cup team?
In the NRL the Eels are hunting a rapid bounce back win against the Titans. With a congested ladder and a tough upcoming schedule this is a game that Parramatta need to win. Moses, Gutherson and Campbell-Gillard will all back up from Origin while Shaun Lane returns to the starting backrow. It is the strongest line up the Eels can name until Round 23 but the Titans possess plenty of strike power. It will be take a focused effort through the middle to win on Sunday but Parramatta have the squad to get it done.