Jake Trbojevic captains new Blues team with six debutants; James Tedesco axed from squad.
Sea Eagles forward Jake Trbojevic will captain a new-look Blues team in the June 5 series opener at Accor Stadium after NSW coach Michael Maguire named six debutants in his first Origin team, including Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards.
Edwards will make his Origin debut in place of long-serving captain James Tedesco, who was among 11 players either overlooked or unavailable for selection from the Blues team that won the third game of last year's series.
Other Origin rookies named in the NSW squad are:
- Roosters centre Joseph Suaali'i
- Dragons winger Zac Lomax
- Sharks lock Cameron McInnes
- Sea Eagles second-rower Olakau'atu Haumole
- Roosters prop Spencer Leniu
With Tedesco axed...