Nicho Hynes failed to participate in NSW’s first training session for this year’s State of Origin series, raising concerns about his availability for the opening game next Wednesday.
The Cronulla playmaker joined the man he is meant to be replacing, surprise guest Nathan Cleary, on Wednesday as the Blues team went through its paces for the first time at Blue Mountains Grammar School. While the rest of his teammates warmed up in their football boots, Hynes remained in his sneakers and watched the action from the sidelines.
Hynes carried a calf complaint into camp after being forced off the field prematurely in his side’s big loss to Penrith last weekend. He has missed the first opportunity to build combinations with his teammates, despite Blues coach Michael Maguire previously stating he would pick players only if they were available to train from the outset.“That’s what we’re working towards. We’re really confident with where he’s at that he’ll be able to train from day one.
“He had a scan and it looked really good. There’s no further damage and I think it actually looked better. He’s got through that now, and I’ll obviously talk to my staff over the next couple of days and work out how we go about his training.Cleary, who would have been a certain selection had he not injured his calf, was at the camp to show support. Luke Keary, brought into the squad as cover for Hynes, took part in the session.
Panther Liam Martin performed his own warm-up away from the main group when NSW officials asked the cameras to stop rolling.
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