Paul Gallen will end his short-lived representative retirement to captain NSW City against Country in the historic fixture’s final edition in Mudgee next week.

The former Blues captain, who ended his State of Origin career last year, was approached by City coach Brad Fittler to play in the annual clash on May 7.

“Having lost my only game for City, I’d love to lead the side to victory. There will be a number of potential Origin candidates who I hope to pass on my experience and knowledge to,” said Gallen, who is also the skipper of NRL side Cronulla.