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NRL: Canterbury forward Josh Jackson won’t be able to play in the final City vs Country match in his hometown of Mudgee after Des Hasler banned his players from taking part.
Shark’s Paul Gallen during the round 5 NRL game between the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights at Southern Cross Group Stadium, Cronulla. Picture: Gregg Porteous
PAUL Gallen is set to step out of representative retirement after being approached by the NSWRL to play in next week’s City-Country Origin fixture.
The former NSW State of Origin and current Cronulla captain was asked by City Origin coach Brad Fittler last week if he would consider being chosen for the Mudgee clash to be held on May 7.
This year’s City-Country Origin will be the last instalment of the annual representative fixture.
The NSWRL want Gallen to be chosen in the City Origin team to act as a mentor for the next-generation players while the call-up would also be an opportunity for the premiership-winner to give back to the game.
Brad Fittler has asked Paul Gallen to represent City. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource:News Corp Australia
A Wentorthville Mapies junior, the 35-year-old made his City Origin debut under coach Tim Sheens in 2006, before becoming a mainstay with the NSW Blues and Australia.
Gallen has long credited his maiden representative jersey with City as a pivotal stepping stone to his lengthy career.
Originally published as Gallen’s rep career not over yet
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