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Joel Gould

Origin fight for NSW nines, Payten backs Dearden recall

Tom Dearden (C) and Reece Robson (R) are in Origin contention going into the Cowboys-Tigers clash. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

The State of Origin subplot will be front and centre when Reece Robson and Api Koroisau do battle in Townsville.

North Queensland rake Robson and Wests Tigers maestro No.9 Koroisau are two main contenders for the NSW hooking role in the State of Origin season opener in Sydney on June 5.

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