Panthers captain Matt Moylan has been named in an extended NSW squad ahead of the 2017 State of Origin opener next Wednesday.
It is understood if Josh Dugan fails to prove his fitness, Jack Bird will shift into the centres and Moylan will earn a spot on the Blues bench.
Peter Wallace was originally pencilled in as NSW hooker but had to be withdrawn from the side after picking up a groin injury in Sunday's win over Newcastle.
2017 NSW BLUES SQUAD
1. James Tedesco
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Josh Dugan
4. Jarryd Hayne
5. Brett Morris
6. James Maloney
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Aaron Woods
9. Nathan Peats
10. Andrew Fifita
11. Josh Jackson
12. Boyd Cordner (c)
13. Tyson Frizell
14. David Klemmer
15. Wade Graham
16. Jake Trbojevic
17. Jack Bird
18. Matt Moylan
19. Jordan McLean
20. Jack de Belin
