Blues add nine players to their extended squad

NSW has added nine players to their extended squad for the State of Origin series.

Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton, Luke Keary, James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters), Nathan Brown, Reagan-Campbell-Gillard, Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels) were selected after their teams were eliminated from the NRL finals series.

Parramatta captain Clinton Gutherson is a shock selection in the squad and is reportedly tipped to replace Tom Trbpjevic in the centres.

The squad will be added to every Sunday as teams are eliminated from the NRL finals.