Cameron Smith has questioned whether Nicho Hynes is ready to return to the Origin arena after reports the Sharks star is still suffering with a calf injury.

Isaah Yeo has backed teammate Jarome Luai to be recalled into the New South Wales lineup amid the Blues casualty ward crisis.

Round 11 tips: Fans travelling to Brisbane have been robbed of the main attraction and it may have an impact on an audacious Andrew Johns prediction.