{"id":397670,"date":"2024-05-27T20:43:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T20:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=397670"},"modified":"2024-05-27T22:05:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T22:05:19","slug":"goulds-theory-behind-stars-shock-blues-snub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=397670","title":{"rendered":"Gould's theory behind star's shock Blues snub"},"content":{"rendered":"

P\ufeffhil Gould<\/a> has floated a potential reason for Api Koroisau<\/a> being left out of the NSW Blues<\/a> team for the State of Origin<\/a> opener.<\/p>\n

In one of the more surprising selection calls from new coach Michael Maguire<\/a>, the star hooker was snubbed in favour of Reece Robson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Koroisau is widely regarded as one of the best dummy-halves in the NRL, with his crafty work around the ruck tailor-made for the Origin arena.<\/p>\n

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But according to Gould on Nine's 100% Footy<\/em>, the 31-year-old's recent minor injury setback could have swayed Maguire to go with the younger Robson in a close call.<\/p>\n

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"I think the night that Api left the field with a back complaint and was still in doubt the following week, that sort of resonates in an Origin coach's mind," he said.<\/p>\n

"How do I replace that? How do I cover for that? If he's at the stage in his career where that's gonna be a problem to him, it could come against him.<\/p>\n

"It could only be one per cent of the whole issue, but it's enough for the coach to think I need a younger, sturdier version in that area."<\/p>\n

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Koroisau has been a clear standout in a struggling Wests Tigers outfit this season, while Robson has been solid for the Cowboys, who are coming off two straight wins.<\/p>\n

Given the type of squad Maguire has selected – which is filled with toilers and workhorses – Robson's defensive capabilities seemingly gave him the edge.<\/p>\n

"Both great players, obviously there is two sides to the game and I've looked closely at both," Maguire said on 100% Footy.<\/em><\/p>\n

"Reece is strong on both sides of the ball and that's why I've gone with him.\ufeff"<\/p>\n

Robson played in two games last year for the Blues, including an 80-minute performance in game two, and will get another chance to impress against the Maroons.<\/p>\n

The series will kick off on June 5 at Accor Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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