LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
High school teammates Hudson Young and Max King are set to make their mark off the bench for the Westpac NSW Blues in the upcoming State of Origin opener.
According to nrl.com.au, the duo, who grew up in Maitland and attended All Saints College while playing SG Ball for the Knights, have reunited after taking different paths in their rugby league careers.
Max King is making his State of Origin debut, while Hudson Young returns to the squad after being dropped for the last two games of the previous series.
Young watched as NSW clinched the shield from his home in Canberra, a bittersweet experience that has motivated him to prove his worth at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Both players are eager to contribute significantly as interchange forwards, marking a reunion that underscores their journey from high school teammates to State of Origin players.