In a decision that will probably bemuse many, NSWRL has approached Paul Gallen about coming out of representative retirement to play for City against Country in Mudgee. The report, from The Daily Telegraph, says City Coach Brad Fittler wants Gallen in the side to help develop the younger players in the side while NSWRL see Gallen’s appearance as a chance to promote the game in Mudgee.

It comes on the back of Canterbury banning their players from playing in the game despite representative forward Josh Jackson growing up in the region.