Ricky Stuart challenges Ethan Strange for NSW Blues No.6 jersey after impressive Origin debut; upcoming matches are crucial for selection.
Ricky Stuart has laid down an Origin-sized challenge to young gun Ethan Strange.
The Canberra Raiders coach says his 21-year-old five-eighth can stake a claim for the NSW Blues No.6 jersey over the next two weeks.
That starts against the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne on Sunday, with the Green Machine then taking on St George Illawarra at home next weekend.
Strange starred for the Blues in Origin I when he slotted in for an injured Mitchell Moses (hamstring) at five-eighth, scoring a try in NSW's win in the series opener.