NSW superstar Jarryd Hayne is free to play Queensland in Origin II next Wednesday after being found not guilty of head butting arch rival Billy Slater.

After 48 hours of drama and turmoil, the depleted Blues are back in business although Hayne's elation was tempered by the suspension of Luke Lewis, who will miss the game after the judiciary found him guilty of a dangerous throw.

After the hearing, NSW selectors held a late night meeting where Hayne was named at fullback with captain Kurt Gidley being moved to the bench.

Roosters star Mitchell Pearce was selected at halfback alongside five eighth Trent Barrett, who will lead NSW on to the field after being named vice captain.

The NRL judiciary panel, consisting of former players Don McKinnon, Sean Garlick and Bob Lindner, took just eight minutes last night to exonerate Hayne of a grade one striking charge.

During the hearing, Hayne admitted making head contact with Slater but said he had no intention to injure or hurt him.