Aidan Sezer remains in the hunt for a NSW Origin spot after being named for the City side to play Country on Sunday.
The Canberra halfback had been mooted as a possible Blues playmaker for this year's Origin series, and is one of 10 debutants named for the annual fixture.
Penrith winger Josh Mansour will also have his chances to press his claims, while backrower Bryce Cartwright also has a chance to impress after being named in the largely inexperienced side.
Meanwhile James Maloney's hopes of an Origin recall have increased after being selected at five-eighth for NSW Country's match against City in Tamworth on Sunday.
Maloney, who has taken Cronulla to six straight wins in the halves, will be partnered by Sharks teammate Jack Bird in a side that boasts three players with State of Origin experience.
Mitch Rein will also go up against City's Nathan Peats at hooker, in a battle that will likely indicate the eventual successor to Robbie Farah's No.9 jersey.
Country Origin squad: Jack Wighton, Kane Linnett, Euan Aitken, Jarrod Croker, Isaah Yeo, James Maloney, Jack Bird, Shannon Boyd, Mitch Rein, Jack De Belin, Tyson Frizell, Boyd Cordner, Dale Finucane, Jordan McLean, Paul Vaughan, Tariq Sims, Mitchell Aubusson. Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon.
City Origin: Chris Lawrence (capt), Nathan Brown, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Addin Fonua-Blake, Aaron Gray, Clint Gutherson, Leilani Latu, Kyle Lovett, Josh Mansour, Tyrone Peachey, Nathan Peats, Aidan Sezer, Curtis Sironen, Tom Symonds, Chad Townsend, Jake Trbojevic. Coach: Brad Fittler.
