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NSW's loss will be the Canberra Raiders' gain, with Jack Wighton telling Blues coach Brad Fittler he's "finished with rep footy".
Wighton wants to focus on family and his NRL club, having spoken to Fittler over the weekend.
NSW advisor Greg Alexander said Wighton was built for State of Origin and would be a big loss for this year's series, which will kick off in Adelaide on May 31.
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton has retired from representative football, ruling himself out of Origin contention in a massive blow to the NSW Blues.
The 30-year-old has played 10 games for the Blues across the halves, centres, and off the bench, making him an invaluable member of the NSW side.
He has also picked up five caps for the Kangaroos, partnering good friend Latrell Mitchell in the centres as Australia claimed victory at the World Cup last year.
Off-contract Canberra Raiders superstar Jack Wighton has informed the NSWRL he has made himself ineligible for selection for this year’s State of Origin series.
The Herald can reveal Wighton has phoned Brad Fittler to inform the NSW Blues coach of his decision to retire from representative football just six weeks out from the opening game of the series in Adelaide.
Jack Wighton has decided to retire from representative football.Credit: Getty Images
“Jack spoke to Freddy and has told him of his disappointing decision to retire from representative football,” Blues adviser Greg Alexander...