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REVEALED: Nsw announce new origin coach after daleys exit | Rare Historical Photos

Matt King says his one true rugby league love has been the NSW Blues. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Matt King has spoken glowingly of his admiration for Billy Slater as he revealed the Queensland coach was one of the first people he called after landing the NSW State of Origin job.

King, an assistant to Laurie Daley over the last two series and Michael Maguire in 2024, was unveiled as the new Blues coach on Tuesday on a two-year deal with an option for a third.

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