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Jasper Bruce

I could have juggled NZ and Blues jobs: coach Maguire

Coach Michael Maguire has taken on the NSW State of Origin job after success with New Zealand. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Michael Maguire admits he found it hard quitting as New Zealand coach to take over NSW's State of Origin team and maintains he could have juggled both positions.

On Thursday, NSW Rugby League confirmed the former South Sydney and Wests Tigers mentor as their replacement for Brad Fittler, who quit in September after six series in charge of the Blues.

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