Following a fantastic 2016 NRL season that concluded with selection into the triumphant Four Nations Australia Kangaroos side, Cowra rugby league product Shannon Boyd has been included in the emerging NSW Blues squad.
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The 13-man group will enter camp during January.
Blues coach Laurie Daley said each player is a realistic chance of playing Origin in 2017.
"The emerging blues squad is an exciting group full of talented players," Daley said.
Emerging Blues: Shannon Boyd (Canberra Raiders), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Penrith Panthers), Bryce Cartwright (Penrith Panthers), Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers), Ryan James (Gold Coast Titans), Joey Leilua (Canberra Raiders), Jordan McLean (Melbourne Storm), Latrell Mitchell (Sydney Roosters), Junior Paulo (Canberra Raiders), Nathan Peats (Gold Coast Titans), James Roberts (Brisbane Broncos), Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles).