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Origin is where NRL will see high-tackle crackdown hit game’s hip pocket – The Sydney Morning Herald
Rugby league desperately needs a high rating Origin series but the high-tackle crackdown has star players suspended and is making people turn off.
But its not only injuries and suspensions which have robbed Origin of elite players.
The number of players ineligible for the two state contest has been rising for years, as Pacifica players elect to play for their country of origin.
Taking a hit … the Origin series has lost its lustre on TV in recent years.Credit:Getty Images
So, as the international game becomes more competitive, the state game can no longer boast being the best against the best.
Two years ago, the percentage of NRL players…
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