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Jasper Bruce and Ed Jackson

How Paulo reset his mindset after Origin I

NSW prop forward Junior Paulo says he went back to basics after his poor Origin I performance. (AAP)

NSW prop forward Junior Paulo insists he didn't need a one-on-one rev-up from coach Brad Fittler to inspire him after the Blues' opening loss in State of Origin, but admits the defeat gave him cause to rethink his approach to the representative arena.

Paulo ran for only 33 metres in Origin I, the second-least of any Blues forward, and admitted he was disappointed with himself after the 16-10 loss.

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