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Hudson Young's State of Origin selection was influenced by Mal Meninga, boosting his NRL performance.
It's the Kangaroos selection that had Hudson Young jumping back into State of Origin.
Young credited Australia coach Mal Meninga's influence in kick-starting the Canberra Raiders second-rower's NRL campaign.
That's led to Young getting picked on NSW coach Laurie Daley's bench for the Origin opener against Queensland at Lang Park Wednesday week.
Corey Horsburgh omitted from Queensland's State of Origin team, available for Canberra's clash with Warriors.
Canberra Raiders star Corey Horsburgh has been left out of Queensland's team for the State of Origin opener on Wednesday 28 May.
After a strong start to the NRL season, Horsburgh was tipped to earn a bench spot but has been omitted from the Maroons squad entirely, with coach Billy Slater favouring Mo Fotuaika and Trent Loiero over the Canberra middle forward.
This means Horsburgh will be available for Canberra's top-four clash with the Warriors in New Zealand on Sunday, with Hudson Young the only Origin casualty for the Raiders after being named on the NSW bench.
Meanwhile,...
Canterbury faces player shortages but aims to continue winning against the Dolphins without relying on comebacks.
KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH FOR IN ROUND 11 OF THE NRL SEASON
CAN DEPLETED DOGS KEEP DELIVERING?
Canterbury will have up to 10 players missing for Thursday night's showdown with the Dolphins, through a mix of injury, suspension and State of Origin selection. They keep winning, but the absences mean they won't want to rely on another second-half fightback.