State of Origin allows players loyal to New Zealand and England, impacting future representation and hosting matches in NZ by 2027.
State of Origin has undergone one of the most significant revamps in its history after the ARL Commission threw the series open to players who have pledged their allegiance to New Zealand and England.
It comes as the ARL Commission confirms it will take State of Origin to NZ in 2027 with a match in Auckland.
The landmark decision could have major ramifications for the representative careers of a host of players including Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley, Gold Coast dynamo AJ Brimson, Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake, Dolphins young gun Isaiya Katoa, Canberra fullback Kaeo Weekes and Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga.
Penrith centre Casey McLean and Cronulla back-rower Briton Nikora, both of whom have played for New Zealand, are now also eligible to play for NSW.
Radley was frozen out of Origin when he opted to play for England but under the revised rules, he can continue to play for Australia's fierce rivals and represent the Blues because he lived in NSW before the age of 13 - he was born in Sydney.