NSW rugby league coach Ricky Stuart has taken the unusual step of naming a 20-man squad for next week's State of Origin decider in a group that includes Wests Tigers prop Keith Galloway.
Galloway was the bolter in the expanded squad, Stuart admitting he would take as long as required to settle on his final 17 with injury concerns over Kurt Gidley and Michael Jennings while eight players have to come through Monday night's St George Illawarra-Manly clash.
Gidley is battling a hamstring complaint while Jennings hasn't played since injuring ankle ligaments in round 13.
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Extended 20-man squad selected for NSW Origin decider
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