The triumphant NSW VB Blues have been rewarded for their historic 2014 State of Origin success with a total of 15 NSW-aligned players selected for Holden Kangaroos Four Nations duty.
In a reflection of the State’s dominance at Origin level in 2014, nine members of the VB Blues side were selected for Australia – and, in a show of the strength of the NSWRL pathways across under-age representative and VB NSW Cup levels, six uncapped NSW players have been chosen to make their Kangaroos debuts.
Victorious NSW VB Blues coach Laurie Daley was elated to see Australian coach Tim Sheens put his faith in so many players from New South Wales.
“They all dream of playing State of Origin for NSW and Test football for their country and this is a great result,” Daley said.
“I know just how hard they have all worked to get the job done for their clubs and State and it’s a wonderful reward for the players.”
Six of the rookies – Josh Jackson, Alex Johnston, David Klemmer, Josh Mansour, Dylan Walker and Daniel Tupou – have played in the VB NSW Cup at some stage over the past three years.
“That’s so exciting for them and also for New South Wales,” Daley said.
“It’s a great effort to get into the squad and it will be fantastic for them to get experience at Test level and learn from some of the best.”
NSW-aligned players in the 2014 Holden Kangaroos Four Nations squad:
Greg Bird, Boyd Cordner, Robbie Farah, Jarryd Hayne, Ryan Hoffman, Josh Jackson, Michael Jennings, Alex Johnston, David Klemmer, Josh Mansour, Sione Mata’utia, Beau Scott, Daniel Tupou, Dylan Walker and Aaron Woods.
Full 2014 Holden Kangaroos Four Nations squad:
Player |
NRL Club |
Junior Club |
Greg Bird |
Gold Coast Titans |
West Maitland Red Dogs/ Maitland Pumpkin Pickers |
Daly Cherry-Evans |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
Mackay Brothers |
Boyd Cordner |
Sydney Roosters |
Old Bar Pirates |
Cooper Cronk |
Melbourne Storm |
Souths Acacia |
Robbie Farah |
Wests Tigers |
Enfield Federals/Leichhardt Wanderers |
Aidan Guerra |
Sydney Roosters |
Townsville Brothers |
Jarryd Hayne |
Parramatta Eels |
East Campbelltown Eagles/Cabramatta |
Ryan Hoffman |
Melbourne Storm |
Campbelltown Collegians |
Ben Hunt |
Brisbane Broncos |
Blackwater Crushers |
Greg Inglis |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Bowraville Tigers |
Josh Jackson |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Gulgong Terriers/Mudgee Dragons |
Michael Jennings |
Sydney Roosters |
St Marys/West City Tigers |
Alex Johnston |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
La Perouse Panthers |
David Klemmer |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
All Saints |
Josh Mansour |
Penrith Panthers |
St Johns/Kingsgrove Colts |
Sione Mata’utia |
Newcastle Knights |
Raymond Terrace/South Newcastle |
Josh Papalii |
Canberra Raiders |
Logan Brothers |
Corey Parker |
Brisbane Broncos |
Logan Brothers |
Beau Scott |
Newcastle Knights |
Picton Magpies |
Cameron Smith © |
Melbourne Storm |
Logan Brothers |
Sam Thaiday |
Brisbane Broncos |
Townsville Brothers |
Daniel Tupou |
Sydney Roosters |
Berala Bears/Guildford Owls |
Dylan Walker |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Mascot Jets |
Aaron Woods |
Wests Tigers |
Leichhardt Juniors |