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Calf issue casts fresh doubt on Hynes' Origin hopes

Nicho Hynes' State of Origin hopes are in doubt after he sustained a calf injury against Penrith. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Nicho Hynes' training load will need to be modified if he is picked for State of Origin, Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon said after his halfback reported calf tightness the day before the NSW team announcement for game one.

Going into the game as the favourite to snare the Blues' No.7 jersey, Hynes wobbled to his feet just before halftime in Cronulla's 42-0 loss to Penrith on Saturday night, having copped a knee to the head from Isaah Yeo.

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