Injury cloud remains on Blues enforcer as Origin nears

Broncos prop Haas, carrying a quadriceps injury suffered against St George Illawarra earlier this month, began the warm-up with his team.

But he was then ushered to the side for specialised fitness drills, testing his ailment before media were excused.

NSW officials remain confident barnstorming prop Haas will play, with Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu on stand-by.