The victorious NSW VB Blues have dominated selections in the Holden Kangaroos’ side for the opening match of their Four Nations campaign, a clash against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
A total of 12 NSW players have been named in Australia’s 20-man squad, including eight members of Laurie Daley's victorious VB Blues. A total of four NSW rookies – Josh Mansour, Dylan Walker, David Klemmer and Sione Mata’utia, who are yet to play Origin – have also been included in the Australian side.
The VB Blues dominate the Holden Kangaroos' outside backs, securing all four wing and centre positions, as well as the entire starting back row.
No. |
Player |
NRL Club |
Junior Club |
1. |
Greg Inglis |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Bowraville Tigers |
2. |
Josh Mansour |
Penrith Panthers |
St Johns/Kingsgrove Colts |
3. |
Michael Jennings |
Sydney Roosters |
St Marys/West City Tigers |
4. |
Dylan Walker |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Mascot Jets |
5. |
Daniel Tupou |
Sydney Roosters |
Berala Bears/Guildford Owls |
6. |
Daly Cherry-Evans |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
Mackay Brothers |
7. |
Cooper Cronk |
Melbourne Storm |
Souths Acacia |
8. |
Aaron Woods |
Wests Tigers |
Leichhardt Juniors |
9. |
Cameron Smith (c) |
Melbourne Storm |
Logan Brothers |
10. |
Sam Thaiday |
Brisbane Broncos |
Townsville Brothers |
11. |
Beau Scott |
Newcastle Knights |
Picton Magpies |
12. |
Ryan Hoffman |
Melbourne Storm |
Campbelltown Collegians |
13. |
Greg Bird |
Gold Coast Titans |
West Maitland Red Dogs/ Maitland Pumpkin Pickers |
14. |
Robbie Farah |
Wests Tigers |
Enfield Federals/Leichhardt Wanderers |
15. |
Aidan Guerra |
Sydney Roosters |
Townsville Brothers |
16. |
Josh Papalii |
Canberra Raiders |
Logan Brothers |
17. |
Corey Parker |
Brisbane Broncos |
Logan Brothers |
18. |
Boyd Cordner |
Sydney Roosters |
Old Bar Pirates |
19. |
David Klemmer |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
All Saints |
20. |
Sione Mata’utia |
Newcastle Knights |
Raymond Terrace/South Newcastle |
