What you said about State of Origin eligibility rules overhauled

State of Origin now allows players loyal to New Zealand and England, impacting careers of several stars like Victor Radley.

The Australian

State of Origin has undergone one of the most significant revamps in its history - now fans are having their say.

The ARL Commission has thrown the series open to players who have pledged their allegiance to New Zealand and England.

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.

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