The 15 Origin Players Who Could Play Against Australia at the World Cup The latest State of Origin series has brought more than just rivalry and bragging rights to the forefront – it's also raised questions about the future of Australian representative teams.
The significant increase in players eligible for both their state of origin and Australia at the World Cup has sparked a debate that goes beyond mere numbers.
Since 2017, the number of players who could potentially don both the State of Origin jersey and the Australian national team at the World Cup has grown from four to 15 this year.