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.