IT’S unlikely they’ll all get the nod, but Dragons forward Tariq Sims says the club’s contingent of NSW hopefuls are pushing each other to new heights in pursuit of a blue jumper.
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Incumbent Test and Origin back-rower Tyson Frizell is a virtual walk-up start if fit for game one given his performances at rep level over the past two seasons.
Fellow forwards Jack de Belin, Paul Vaughan, Cam McInnes and Sims have all made no secret of their Origin ambitions.
Sims has returned to his preferred edge back-row spot this season and said the appointment of new coach Brad Fittler has left the door wide open for new aspirants.
“I’m loving it. It’s great to be back in that familiar position,” Sims said.
“With a new coach coming in I’m looking to impress with the young wave of blokes that are coming through.
- Tariq Sims
“It’s never too early to start talking about Origin and with a new coach coming in I’m looking to impress with the young wave of blokes that are coming through.
“With de Belin an Friz there, we’re really trying to push for a look-in to the new squad [Fittler] might be putting together.
“Fingers crossed we can have an outstanding start to the year and find ourselves in a sky blue jersey.”