NSW coach Ricky Stuart's naming of a 20-man squad for next week's State of Origin series decider left more questions than answers.

Justin Hodges watched from the stands but Brisbane were too good for an injury-battered St George Illawarra in their 21-14 win.

New South Wales forced a game three Origi decider after winning a thrilling game two over Queensland on Wednesday night.

Queensland icon Mal Meninga says Ricky Stuart's mobile army of backrowers will have to stop one of rugby league's greatest forward packs.

Tears have flowed in the New South Wales camp ahead of tomorrow's second State of Origin match against Queensland.

Maroons' veteran Petero Civoniceva has reassured Queensland fans there'll be life after Darren Lockyer.

Utility Lance Hohaia has returned from injury to claim a spot in the New Zealand Warriors' squad to play Wests Tigers this weekend.

Queensland State of Origin rugby league forward Jacob Lillyman has signed a new deal with the Warriors.

Sydney Roosters fullback Anthony Minichiello has backed teammate Todd Carney as the man to provide the spark for NSW.

Willie Tonga has been hailed for producing one of Queensland's bravest State of Origin efforts of all-time.

Darren Lockyer celebrated his record-equalling State of Origin appearance by laying on the match-winning try last night.

Queensland are in the box seat to win a sixth straight State of Origin title after defeating New South Wales in game one in Brisbane on Wednesday night.

A sell-out crowd of more than 52,000 will be on hand when this year's State of Origin series gets underway tonight.

Whether the Maroons' unprecedented State of Origin dominance will change tonight remains to be seen.

He's not yet an immortal and he doesn't have a statue at Suncorp Stadium like King Wally.