Mitchell Pearce is set to replace Nathan Cleary in the halves for New South Wales in the Origin decider next week.
Cleary suffered the ankle injury in Origin II and has failed to recover in time for the third game meaning head coach Brad Fittler has had to call upon Pearce.
The Knights halfback has played 18 times for NSW but never won a seriPearce called in to replace Cleary for Origin decider
Mitchell Pearce is set to replace Nathan Cleary in the halves for New South Wales in the Origin decider next week.
Cleary suffered the ankle injury in Origin II and has failed to recover in time for the third game meaning head coach Brad Fittler has had to call upon Pearce.
The Knights halfback has played 18 times for NSW but never won a seri
