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Canberra Raiders' Young returns to State of Origin under NSW coach Michael Maguire on June 5.
Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young is tipped to make a State of Origin return in NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire's first team in charge.
It's believed Young will be named in the 17 for the Origin opener at Homebush on June 5 for his first game back in Blue after missing out on game three last year.
Young made his NSW debut last year, playing the opening two games.
Canberra Raiders' Young aims for Origin recall; Martin's hamstring could impact his role.
Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young hopes his versatility will help his cause for an Origin recall.
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin's hamstring scans could also play a factor in what Young's NSW Blues role is.
Martin came off with a slight hamstring problem in the Panthers' emphatic 42-0 drubbing of Cronulla on Saturday night, but he said after the game it was just precautionary and he would be fine.
Josh Papali'i rejects QLD Origin call-up, confident in Billy Slater's new generation of players.
Canberra Raiders great Josh Papali'i has ruled out answering any Queensland State of Origin SOS with the former Maroons enforcer adamant Billy Slater's generation next can get the job done.
With the Maroons suffering a forward injury crisis in the lead-up to Origin I, Queensland great Gorden Tallis suggested Slater should reach out to Papali'i to lure the big bopper out of retirement.
Papali'i hung up his Origin boots this time last year, having played his last Queensland game in the 2022 series decider.