Rep Honours - Dragons Dominate NSW
Origin Squad

Eight Dragons players have been rewarded for their outstanding form this season with selection today in the 30-man NSW Origin squad for the first match in a fortnight (May 26).

First-time Origin hopefuls Ben Hornby, Brent Kite, Lance Thompson, Matt Cooper and Mark Gasnier have been named in the squad, alongside Trent Barrett, Shaun Timmins and Jason Ryles. Luke Bailey and Nathan Blacklock were not considered because of injury.

The Origin team will be named next Monday and the players will be unavailable for the clash against the Eels at Parramatta on Friday, May 21, because they will be in camp.

Ben Creagh, who played in the Dragons NRL side last weekend, has also been honoured with selection in the NSW under 19 squad.