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EXPLAINED: Blues blow as wighton contracts covid | Rare Historical Photos

NSW centre Jack Wighton will miss the second State of Origin after testing positive for COVID-19. (AAP)

NSW have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the second State of Origin with barnstorming centre Jack Wighton set to be ruled out of their must-win clash with COVID-19.

The Canberra playmaker will miss the Raiders' clash with Newcastle on Sunday after contracting the virus, which requires him to spend seven days in isolation.

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