May 21, 2026 — 4:30pm
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Dominating a State of Origin series or a decider is about the only thing that Nathan Cleary has not yet managed to do in an otherwise sparkling career. But the game’s best player insists he is not out to tick off a bucket list item in its most intense arena.
Laurie Daley’s NSW squad on Thursday continued preparations for next week’s opening game of the interstate series at Accor Stadium, with centre Stephen Crichton completing a contact session on the Central Coast after sitting out training a day earlier due to an ongoing shoulder injury.
It was also another opportunity for Cleary to work on his combination with Blues halves partner Mitchell Moses before they line up together for NSW for only the second time.
