Former New South Wales captain Paul Gallen announces his 19-man squad for the State of Origin opener. All three outlets report that the team is revealed with James Tedesco named at fullback as the major selection. The announcement covers the composition of NSW’s line-up for the match, with Gallen presenting the players selected to represent the state in the first game of the series.
While the sources focus on the headline decision, they align on the key procedural point: Gallen is the figure unveiling the team and the squad contains 19 players. They also consistently state that Tedesco is chosen in the fullback role. Beyond that, the provided summaries do not list the remaining players or detail changes from previous selections. The reporting therefore centers on the team reveal and the notable No.1 call, rather than broader tactical or injury-related context.
