Brian To’o will be selected for the third State of Origin match despite his knee injury in a major boost to NSW’s chances of clinching a series win.

To’o went for scans on Saturday after hurting his knee and requiring ice following Thursday night’s win over Canterbury.

But it’s understood To’o will be selected for the third Origin match in Sydney on July 9.

The superstar winger also overcame an untimely hamstring setback to play Origin II in Perth.

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To’o was the Blues’ best player in their tight game-two loss, scoring three tries and running for a game-high 229 metres.

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