Many rugby league fans consider State of Origin the pinnacle of the sport, despite the existence of international tournaments. These are ten current international players from the NRL that would be right at home in the Origin arena.

8. Adam Blair

New Zealand’s captain Adam Blair is very experienced in the international arena with 48 games under his belt, to go along with his 302 NRL games. The veteran has become known as a hitman in recent years, with his aggressive hits and hard running difficult to ignore. There is no doubt this style of play would be well suited for Origin.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 05: Adam Blair of the Warriors reacts during the round nine NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium on May 5, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)