Blues ready to claim their first State of Origin Series since 2014

The NSW Blues are ready to claim their first State of Origin Series since 2014 as they look forward to host the Queensland maroons tonight.

After the Blues 28‑4 victory over the Maroons in the series opener last month, they are going into tonight’s game as the favourite, despite Queensland's inclusion of Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater.

Blues Coach, Laurie Daley says his players could not afford to let their minds wander too much in the lead up to the match.

The Blues will host the Maroons at 10 tonight.