‘He’s got energy and he’s passionate’: Murray reckons returning Rabbitohs mate Latrell can split Origin wide open [Video]

Cameron Murray may be short on recent match fitness but the reinstated Blues lock has no doubt on his impact and role for NSW in Origin II.

Murray played 49 minutes in the 22-12 Round 15 win over the Broncos, which cemented state duties for the Rabbitohs’ skipper and teammate Latrell Mitchell.

It was the 26-year-old’s first bout in five rounds, after a hip flexor injury sidelined him throughout a tough string of South Sydney losses and club upheaval which resulted in Jason Demetriou getting the flick.

Yet after 27 tackles and 110 running metres, the interchange showing was enough for Michael Maguire to bring Murray back into the Origin fray.

The 13-game Blue is ready to smash and crash back into the Maroons line – featuring as a starting lock for only the second time at Origin level.

“Origin is one of the toughest arenas in sport, but it’s …