James Tedesco looks increasingly likely to be axed from the NSW State of Origin teamtwice in the space of three weeks, with Dylan Edwards named to return for the Panthers this weekend. Edwards was originally picked by Michael Maguire for Origin I, but a quad injury suffered at training saw Tedesco given a reprieve.

Tedesco, who was sensationally axed as NSW fullback and captain until Edwards went down injured, produced a mixed bag in Origin I and didn’t really fire for the Blues. His only hope of retaining the No.1 jersey appeared to be if Edwards couldn’t overcome his quad issue before Origin II, but the fullback will turn out for the Panthers against the Knights on Sunday.