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Saifiti and Sims named in strong NSW squad for Origin 1

Saifiti and Sims named in strong NSW squad for Origin 1

By Shanil Singh
31/05/2021
Fiji Bati reps Daniel Saifiti and Tariq Sims.

Fiji Bati reps Daniel Saifiti and Tariq Sims have been included in a strong New South Wales side for the 2021 State of Origin series opener.

The pair were part of the NSW squad which won the series in 2019 and have been in fine for their clubs this season.

Apisai Koroisau has been named as the 18th man.

Other players such as James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan Cleary, Payne Haas, Cameron Murray and Damien Cook have also been named in the side.

Defending champions Queensland are expected to name their squad today.

Game one of the 2021 State of Origin will be played at 10.10pm next Wednesday.

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