New South Wales team announced for Origin I

New South Wales team for Origin I

By Nick Campton

1. James Tedesco

2. Brian To'o

3. Stephen Crichton

4. Kotoni Staggs

5. Tolu Koula

6. Mitchell Moses

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Reece Robson

10. Mitch Barnett

11. Hudson Young

12. Haumole Olakau'atu

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Cameron Murray

15. Victor Radley

16. Jacob Saifiti

17. Blayke Brailey

18. Ethan Strange

19. Casey McLean

20. Dylan Lucas

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A slip of the tongue from Daley

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By Nick Campton

When Daley announced the team he named "Casey McGuire" which would be quite the feat for McGuire given he retired in 2012 and is a Queenslander.

I'm taking it on faith that he meant Casey McLean.

Four confirmed debutants for New South Wales

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By Nick Campton

Lots of changes for New South Wales but only three players look certain to be making their Origin debuts.

Manly's Tolu Koula will start on the wing, a fine reward for his excellent start to the season while Cronulla's Blayke Brailey has been named on the bench.

The new eligibility rules mean Addin Fonua-Blake and Victor Radley can both play and while the former is no surprise it's a bit of a surprise to see Radley on the bench. The Roosters and England backrower has only played five games this season due to various suspensions.

Two out of Canberra's Ethan Strange, Penrith's Casey McLean (another beneficiary of the new rules) and Newcastle's Dylan Lucas will fill out the 18th and 19th places on the bench and could see some action although it's not guaranteed.

Latrell Mitchell is a chance for Game II

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By Nick Campton

Daley says Mitchell ruled himself out yesterday with a back injury but could be back for Game II.

"He was very selfless in that decision. But I think we all realise that Latrell Mitchell, at his best, is the most dangerous centre in the game."

Why Tedesco pipped Edwards at fullback

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By Nick Campton

Blues coach Laurie Daley is speaking now on why he went with James Tedesco ahead of the incumbent Dylan Edwards.

"It's always a tough position to be in when you have two outstanding players playing so well," Daley said.

"There wasn't much between them. Teddy has been there before, Dylan as done nothing wrong.

"It's more about the style of football we want to play."

Team announcement is imminent

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By Nick Campton

We're only a couple of minutes away now — plenty of speculation abounds as to just who Laurie Daley will pick, I'd imagine there will be a lot of changes from last year's decider.

Last men's Origin teams

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By Jon Healy

If you need a refresher on who Laurie Daley and Billy Slater last picked, here are their teams from the 2025 decider:

Fullbacks: Dylan Edwards (NSW); Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Qld)

Wingers: Brian To'o and Zac Lomax (NSW); Xavier Coates and Valentine Holmes (Qld)

Centres: Stephen Crichton and Latrell Mitchell (NSW); Rob Toia and Gehamat Shibasaki (Qld)

Halves: Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary (NSW); Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden (Qld)

Hookers: Reece Robson (NSW); Harry Grant (Qld)

Middles: Max King, Payne Haas and Isaah Yeo (NSW); Josh Papali'i, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Trent Loiero (Qld)

Back rowers: Liam Marton and Angus Crichton (NSW); Reuben Cotter and Kurt Capewell (Qld)

Reserves: Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Hudson Young, Stefano Utoikamanu and Jacob Kiraz (NSW); Kurt Mann, Lindsay Collins, Pat Carrigan, Jeremiah Nanai and Reece Walsh (Qld)

When is men's State of Origin I?

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By Jon Healy

The teams are being named nine days before the series opener, which is being played at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Wednesday, May 27.

That's followed by Game II at the MCG on June 17, and the final game at Brisbane's Lang Park on July 8.

When are the teams being named?

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By Jon Healy

Unlike in previous years, both squads are being announced on the same morning, which just makes more sense.

First up at 7:30am AEST, NSW is revealing the Blues line-up for the men's series opener.

Then, at 9am, Queensland will make their squad official, followed by a press conference with coach Billy Slater.

We'll bring you both announcements and talk through the decisions made, so please leave a comment with your thoughts.