The NSW team was finalised on Sunday with the squad meeting at the Star Casino in Sydney on Monday morning.

Jake Trbojevic and Jordan McLean are also set to debut for the Blues team for game one.

Peats’ inclusion comes after Wallace injured his groin during his side’s victory over the Knights.

Incumbent Farah is on the nose with the former Wests captain struggling for form at new club South Sydney this year.

He has been used as a utility on several occasions.

Mitchell Pearce will partner James Maloney in the halves with Jarryd Hayne set for an Origin comeback and will join Josh Dugan in the centres.

LIKELY NSW TEAM FOR GAME ONE:

1. James Tedesco
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Josh Dugan
4. Jarryd Hayne
5. Brett Morris
6. James Maloney
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Aaron Woods
9. Nathan Peats
10. David Klemmer
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Boyd Cordner
13. Josh Jackson
14. Jack Bird
15. Wade Graham
16. Andrew Fifita​
17. Jordan McLean/Jake Trbojevic