Ruan Sims names the NSW Blues team for State of Origin I, with the announcement made on Wide World of Sports. The three outlets report that Sims’ selection is intended to inform coach Laurie Daley’s major upcoming decisions ahead of the opening match of the Origin series. While the coverage focuses on Sims’ role in naming the side, it frames the team announcement as part of the wider lead-in to Origin I rather than a final determination by the coaching staff. The reports describe Sims’ preparations for the NSW Blues ahead of the match and note that the selections will shape what Daley can consider as he finalizes team-related choices. Across the sources, the key common elements are that Sims is responsible for naming the team, the event occurs on Wide World of Sports, and the timing provides insight into the decisions Daley is expected to make. No additional player-by-player details are included in the provided summaries, but all accounts agree on the overall purpose and context of the announcement.