On the hunt for a dummy-half for some time, the Canterbury Bulldogs have finally landed their man as yet another spine shake-up looms.

Brian To'o is one of the best New South Wales Origin players in recent years and now history beckons for the Blues winger in Game II at the MCG.

Arriving in camp as part of the extended squad, Dylan Lucas had little indication that he was set to be chosen by coach Laurie Daley to make his Origin debut.

The Tigers are hoping to sign Folau, 37, before the June 30 deadline, but a bombshell interview earlier in the week hasn’t helped their cause. Nine sports reporters

The NSW Blues will be looking to wrap up this year’s State of Origin series next Wednesday night, and there will be plenty of pressure on Laurie Daley after a few curious calls.

The Canterbury Bulldogs may be sitting 13th on the NRL ladder, but their reserve-grade side has shown that there is plenty to be optimistic about for the future.