Captain says there are no more second chances for the Tricolours,who know they have to win against Manly on Thursday night to keep their season alive.
The Roosters had lost seven of their nine games since Magic Round and could have all but put a pen through their campaign had they lost to the Titans.
Trent Robinson will give captain James Tedesco a break after Origin,but the struggling Tricolours are boosted by Brandon Smith’s return after eight weeks out with a broken thumb.
A dead-match bounce from Brad Fittler and the Blues in game three should be enough to buy the under-pressure coach another series in charge.
It was only a consolation but an impressive victory over the Maroons in game three could have big a say on the futures of several NSW stars - including the coach.
NSW - and their captain - haven’t been at their best in this year’s Origin series,but that just means we will see a big performance in game three at Accor Stadium.
The under-pressure NSW skipper said he was grateful to be spared the selection axe after admitting he had not played up to his usual level in this year’s series.
Brad Fittler was still mulling over a number of key positions on Sunday night for game three on July 12. But Cody Walker is poised for a stunning return and there will be a surprise rookie.
Not content with sealing the Origin series inside two games,Daly Cherry-Evans put on a Manly masterclass to leave the one-time premiership fancies on the brink.
The sight of James Tedesco stumbling after a heavy clash with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves had Roosters and NSW fans worried,but the club and governing body cleared both of serious harm.
Fighting for his future,Brad Fittler’s team might have ended his reign with a petty brawl which resulted in two send-offs and a sin-bin and a hooker playing completely out of position.