Former NSW captain Paul Gallen is set to return to representative footy and will take part the City-Country match next week.
Gallen was approached by City coach Brad Fittler week to play in the match.
The 35-year-old was asked to play to act as a mentor to the younger City players in the team.
The match on May 7 will be the final City-County Origin match.
The announcement follows the news on Wednesday the Bulldogs will not make his players available for the game.