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Four New Zealand Warriors<\/a> stars may already have one foot in the State of Origin<\/a> camp, after being told to prepare for an extended stay away from home during Magic Round<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mitchell Barnett, Jackson Ford<\/a> and Wayde Egan<\/a> were all reportedly instructed by NSW officials to pack extra supplies before travelling to Brisbane, with the trio firmly in contention for Blues<\/a> selection ahead of Game I.<\/p>\n The Daily Telegraph is also reporting that Queensland officials delivered the same message to Warriors forward Kurt Capewell<\/a> as both states begin finalising their squads.<\/p>\n With the Warriors based in New Zealand<\/a>, players selected for Origin would not have enough time to return home and repack before entering camp ahead of the series opener.<\/p>\n Barnett has established himself as one of the NRL’s premier middle forwards this season, while Ford’s form has been recognised as a breakout campaign in the Warriors’ pack.<\/p>\n Hooker Egan<\/a> has also emerged as a genuine Blues<\/a> bolter, with his consistency and control through the middle putting him firmly in the conversation for Laurie Daley’s side.<\/p>\n However, Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd<\/a> was not given the same instruction by Queensland selectors.<\/p>\n Boyd had been viewed by many as a possible option to fill the Maroons’ halves vacancy following Tom Dearden’s injury, but the decision may indicate he remains outside the leading contenders for now.<\/p>\n All eyes will now turn to this weekend’s performances, with Boyd, Daly Cherry-Evans<\/a> and Sam Walker<\/a> all under pressure as the race for Queensland’s No.7 jersey heats up ahead of Monday’s squad announcements.<\/p>\n
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