NSW’s latest batch of State of Origin rookies will have no problem developing a hate for Queensland, according to prop David Klemmer.

The Blues returned to training on Thursday morning fresh from a day off, with coach Brad Fittler bringing a number of ex-players to the session at Sydney Olympic Park.

Andrew Johns ran drills and set up plays, while Steve Roach was there to tell stories from the old days ands remind 11 youngsters who have never felt the pain of Origin defeat how much hate there is for the Maroon jersey.

Former referee Luke Phillips was there again too, holding the whistle to officiate a game that has become more and more dictated to by penalties in recent months.

“We get told about it every day,” Klemmer said.

“We’ve got Block (Roach) in my ear walking over here and he reminded you of where you are at. You know how much hatred there is.”

Klemmer, renowned for his hard-running style, will have his first chance to create instant chaos in an Origin match next Wednesday.

After coming off the bench in each of his nine previous appearances, Klemmer has earned his maiden starting jersey and is already salivating at the prospect of potentially taking the first hit up.

“If they do kick it my way I will definitely be trying to get the ball early to inject myself into the game,” he said.

“It’s going to be a big arena. I’ve just got to get myself involved really early. I can’t wait.

“It’ll be very quick and physical. I’ve got to get my head around that and get ready to do some running.”