LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Eels second-rower Jezaiah Funa-Iuta has been named in the NSW 20-player squad for the Under 19 Men's Origin match at Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, scheduled for Thursday, June 19.
Recently, he signed an upgraded contract with the Eels, which elevates him to the club's Top 30 squad in 2027.
Funa-Iuta played a key leadership role in the Eels SG Ball team during their standout 2025 season, helping the team reach the Grand Final.