Former New South Wales captain James Tedesco has reacted with pure class to a snub from new Blues coach Laurie Daley.

However, the 32-year-old received a late call-up just days before the series opener after Edwards withdrew due to injury. James Tedesco is not yet out of the Origin selection frame. Picture ...

James Tedesco and Nicho Hynes ... the series opener after Edwards withdrew due to injury. But after the Penrith No. 1 was cleared to return, Tedesco was dropped for Origin II and III.

Returning NSW coach Laurie Daley has made a telling move to leave out former captain James Tedesco ... replaced captain Tedesco in Maguire's biggest call as coach. Although injury stopped him ...