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    Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria

    Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria


    Those capped by New Zealand or England who were born in New South Wales or Queensland, or resided there prior to their 13th birthdays, are now eligible to play State of Origin.

    This also goes the other way - players with New Zealand heritage who have already featured in State of Origin can now be selected for the Kiwis.

    Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga is an example.

    Hoffman says the changes will positively impact State of Origin and the international game.



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