Most of the players Maroons coach Billy Slater has entrusted ahead of Wednesday's do-or-die State of Origin clash have come through regional pathways.

The Panthers’ coach will bring a depleted side to Auckland to face the Warriors on Saturday night. Liam O'Loughlin

The squads have been named, and the players are in camp as this year's second State of Origin instalment nears. Here's what to know about Game II. 

Blues enforcer Payne Haas says Queensland's tactic of avoiding kicking to Spencer Leniu is one that has left him unfazed ahead of Origin II.

Chris Close is predicting a bloodbath if Queensland replicates its performance from the series opener when State of Origin continues this week.

Taine Tuaupiki has played nine of the Warriors' NRL matches this season, but he's unlikely to be available for the Panthers clash on Saturday. Zachary Gates