Manly’s Glenn Stewart has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Origin decider after failing a fitness test.
Stewart had hoped to feature for New South Wales despite suffering a medial ligament strain to his knee during Manly’s defeat to Melbourne.
However Blues medical staff today ruled Stewart out of the match in Brisbane.
He will be replaced by St George’s Beau Scott.
The new recruitment rules go live from December 1.
Another player whose future looks set to be resolved..
The Australian prop has provided an update on his future.
Will he stay, or will he go?