Top 10 Non-Origin Players to watch in representative round

While the State of Origin is the centre piece of the representative round, there are plenty of other great games taking place. A huge number of NRL players will feature in what will be a terrific weekend of football. These are the 10 players to watch in those games. Andrew Fifita A big performance from Andrew Fifita is to be expected, given his omission from the New South Wales team. Fifita will look to show Brad Fittler that he is an Origin must pick, by leading the charge for a strong looking Tongan team. [caption id="attachment_34095" align="alignnone" width="696"] Tonga's Andrew Fifita (C) is tackled during the Rugby League World Cup men's semi-final match between Tonga and England at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on November 25, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL BRADLEY (Photo credit should read MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] Anthony Milford Anthony Milford is no doubt stinging after being dropped from the Queensland squad after the first game of the series. Samoa will benefit massively from having Milford at fullback, where he will be dangerous with the ball in hand. [caption id="attachment_34096" align="alignnone" width="696"] HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Anthony Milford of Samoa during the Rugby League World Cup Group B match between Papua New Guinea and Samoa at Craven Park Stadium on November 4, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)[/caption] James Graham A veteran of the English international side, James Graham always represents his country with passion and determination. The Denver match is just another opportunity for Graham to lead his country to a victory with a good game. [caption id="attachment_30725" align="alignnone" width="696"] MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: James Graham of England is tackled during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between the Australian Kangaroos and England at AAMI Park on October 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)[/caption] Martin Taupau Martin Taupau will line up for an inexperienced New Zealand side that will look to him to lead the way. If New Zealand are to have any success they will need players like Taupau to play hard and lay a platform for the side. [caption id="attachment_34101" align="alignnone" width="696"] Martin Taupau during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga at Waikato Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Hamilton, New Zealand.[/caption] Te Maire Martin The Denver international is an excellent opportunity for young New Zealand players to stand up and show the rugby league world their abilities. Te Maire Martin is one such player who will be able to play the way he wants and lead the Kiwis across the park. Martin is a skilled young playmaker and will make the most of this opportunity. [caption id="attachment_34102" align="alignnone" width="696"] CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 04: Te Maire Martin of New Zealand makes a break during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between the New Zealand Kiwis and Scotland at AMI Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images)[/caption] Kevin Naiqama The 2017 World Cup was one to remember for Fiji and their captain Kevin Naiqama. Naiqama had a big tournament and helped show the rugby league world that Fiji was a serious international side. Expect Naiqama to once again be inspirational for Fiji as they go up against Papua New Guinea. [caption id="attachment_34106" align="alignnone" width="696"] during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Kangaroos and Fiji at Suncorp Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia.[/caption] Sam Burgess Sam Burgess has been in great form for the Rabbitohs recently and England will expect him to continue his run of good form against New Zealand. Burgess will be a handful for the Kiwis and could do serious damage to their forward pack. [caption id="attachment_34107" align="alignnone" width="696"] BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Sam Burgess of England looks on before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final between the Australian Kangaroos and England at Suncorp Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)[/caption] Issac Luke It has been Issac Luke’s best year in the NRL in a number of seasons and he will go into the Denver international with confidence. With so many rookies in the New Zealand team, Luke must stand up and lead his side to make sure they can defeat England. [caption id="attachment_34108" align="alignnone" width="594"] BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Issac Luke of the Kiwis passes the ball during the Trans-Tasman Test match between the Australia Kangaroos and the New Zealand Kiwis at Suncorp Stadium on May 3, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)[/caption] Jason Taumalolo Since declaring his allegiance to Tonga, Jason Taumalolo has shaken up the international game. Tonga are becoming a major contender in international rugby league, and there is no doubt Taumalolo has been a huge part of that, with his continual strong performances. Taumalolo will no doubt lead the way for Tonga once again and pick up a huge amount of metres. [caption id="attachment_30193" align="alignnone" width="696"] CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Jason Taumalolo of Tonga looks on during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Scotland and Tonga at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)[/caption] Gareth Widdop Gareth Widdop has been in exceptional form for the Dragons in 2018 and has created many tries for the Red V. If he performs well against the Kiwis he could take the game away from them and create a multitude of scoring opportunities for England. [caption id="attachment_34109" align="alignnone" width="696"] Gareth Widdop of England makes a break during the Rugby League World Cup men's semi-final match between Tonga and England at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on November 25, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MICHAEL BRADLEY (Photo credit should read MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption]

		P	W	PTS	+/-
1	CAN	1	1	4	1
2	MEL	1	1	2	48
3	CRO	1	1	2	40
4	PEN	1	1	2	26
5	NZW	1	1	2	24
6	NEW	1	1	2	10
7	SOU	1	1	2	10
8	CBR	1	1	2	1

Top 10 Non-Origin Players to watch in representative round

Here are the guys who won’t be playing Origin this weekend, but still lighting up rugby league grounds around the world.

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