NSW scored three times in the last twenty minutes of the match, after Queensland’s Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge.

Kiwi forward Briton Nikora made his Origin debut for the Queensland team in Game I of the series.

As a contest, it appeared over after 20 minutes. But a send-off and some James Tedesco magic has given NSW a 1-0 series lead.

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

NSW scored three times in the last twenty minutes of the match, after Queensland’s Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge.

Even coach Laurie Daley looked stunned at full-time after NSW produced the greatest escape in State of Origin history.