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Jasper Bruce

Connor Watson fears for NRL's utility players

Connor Watson says utility players will have to adapt due to the NRL's new interchange rules. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Sydney Roosters' Mr Fix-It Connor Watson fears there's no longer a place for genuine utility players following the introduction of the NRL's new six-man interchange bench.

Round one provided clubs with their first taste of the new rule, which allows coaches to name two extra players on the bench but still only activate four of the six.

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