NSW State of Origin hooker Robbie Farah has been dropped to South Sydney’s bench for the NRL clash with North Queensland on Friday night.

Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire has named Damien Cook to start in Farah’s place at dummy-half for the 1300SMILES Stadium clash, with Farah relegated to the interchange.

Farah was used off the bench during the Origin period last season for Wests Tigers, before being dropped to reserve grade and being released from the club.