‘He could be the favourite’: Jarome Luai's shock Origin selection news | Round 10

‘He could be the favourite’: Jarome Luai's shock Origin selection news | Round 10

Author: Code Sports May 7, 2026 Duration: 31:53

Jarome Luai has emerged as the shock favourite for the NSW No. 6 jersey, but can he jump Mitchell Moses for the State of Origin opener? Dave Riccio, Brent Read, and Michael Carayannis dive into the explosive Origin selection debate and the statement game that could decide the Blues halves pairing.

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