Multiple Australian outlets report that a larger-than-usual group of State of Origin players could be available to play for Australia at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. The articles note that, at the last time Australia hosted the tournament, four Origin-aligned players lined up against Australia. This year, the outlets say the figure could increase, with up to 15 Origin players identified as potential candidates.
The reporting frames the situation as contingent on selection and player availability, rather than a final squad list. While the outlets differ on how they present the underlying context, they converge on the core point that the Origin competition is feeding into World Cup selection, and that Australia could draw from a deep pool of players with recent Origin experience.
Across the sources, the emphasis remains on the potential size of the Origin contingent and the contrast with the previous home-soil World Cup, rather than on specific game plans or predictions beyond who may be eligible.
