New South Wales coach Laurie Daley discusses the make-up of the team’s bench for the State of Origin opener in response to questions from former player Phil Gould. Multiple outlets report that the discussion focuses on the back-row options and how Daley intends to structure the interchange group for the match. The articles present the segment as a direct explanation from Daley, prompted by Gould during the lead-in to the game. While the reports do not add broader context about other positions or the full starting lineup, they consistently describe Daley’s comments as a “bench plan” specifically addressing who may be selected in the back-row category and the role that group is expected to play from the bench. The coverage is aligned in framing the exchange as part of the pre-match build-up, with Gould posing a “curly” question and Daley providing the details. Overall, the sources agree on the subject—NSW’s back-row bench for the Origin opener—and the setting—a coach addressing questions from Gould.