Former New South Wales five-eighth Laurie Daley named Blues coach for next two Origin series

Daley was given the nod ahead of Brad Fittler and Trent Barrett to take over the role vacated by Ricky Stuart.

Stuart, who quit the role after taking control of Parramatta.

Daley has been coach of the NSW Country Origin team for the past two years.

He has also taken charge of the NRL Indigenous All Stars side.

The Blues have lost the past seven State of Origin series.


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