Blues to gamble on Bird at dummy-half

NSW utility Jack Bird has revealed he’s preparing to spend time at hooker in State of Origin I despite having never played there.

Bird had a run at dummy-half during Blues’ training this weekend and could be used to spell No.9 Nathan Peats during Wednesday’s game one at Suncorp Stadium.

The Cronulla centre has also spent little time defending in the middle of the field during his career and is expected to be targeted by Queensland if he is used at hooker.

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