NRL legend Andrew Johns says Latrell Mitchell is a ‘must pick’ for Origin II: ‘There’s no ifs or buts’
- Andrew Johns says Latrell Mitchell should be selected for Origin
- NRL legend says the Rabbitohs star is a ‘must pick’ for the next match
- Mitchell was rejected from Origin I and is playing well
NRL great Andrew Johns says Latrell Mitchell is a ‘must pick’ for Origin II in Melbourne if the Blues are to win, insisting there are ‘no ifs or buts’ about it.
The South Sydney fullback was involved in everything as the Rabbitohs defeated Gold Coast 46-12 at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.
The victory marked the first time the Bunnies have recorded back-to-back wins this season and moves Souths off the bottom of the NRL ladder and above the rudderless Wests Tigers.
Mitchell played a major part in the victory, scoring a try, registering three try assists and scoring six goals from seven attempts.
NRL great Andrew Johns says Latrell Mitchell (pictured) should be selected for Origin II
Johns said Latrell Mitchell should make the team and there are no doubts about that
The 26-year-old also took on extra kicking responsibility with ball in hand and his spiraling bombs caused endless problems for the Titans’ back three.
Mitchell has not played Origin since 2021 due to injury and was left out of Maguire’s Game One squad after an indifferent start to the 2024 season.
“Latrell just needs to come in – there are no ifs or buts,” Johns said on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.
“There’s rumors going around that something happened before camp and he didn’t talk to Madge or show up or anything. What the heck, just get him in there.”
Johns was as impressed as everyone else with Mitchell’s performance against the Gold Coast.
“He destroyed them yesterday, he just has to be there,” Johns said.
Mitchell has previously said he ‘bleeds blue’ despite not being included in the squad, and many footy fans are now also calling for him to be brought back into the fold for Game 2.
“Put Latrell Mitchell back on the NSW roster ASAP,” one fan posted on X.
“As a QLDer, Latrell is probably the most intimidating NSW player they could pick, glad he wasn’t selected for game one, hope they don’t pick him for game 2,” replied another.
The Rabbitohs superstar has been performing well for Souths of late
‘I always thought he should have been on the team. I don’t care how his club footy goes, that man was made for Origin,” another posted.
‘Going to bed disappointed again as a Blues supporter. Cleary, Moses is just the start if he’s fit. Could be the perfect opportunity for Latrell to enter the centers as a tenant,” said another.
