SOO I

Rabbitohs big man David Taylor has been selected for the Queensland State of Origin team which was announced today. Taylor will represent his state against New South Wales in State of Origin I being played on Wednesday 26 May at the Rabbitohs’ home ground at ANZ Stadium. Taylor has had a strong season for the Rabbitohs so far, earning his first Queensland jersey in doing so. Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson could not be happier for the 21-year-old. “Dave really deserves his selection and everyone at South Sydney is really pleased for him,” Mr Richardson said. “This once again shows that you can earn representative jerseys from South Sydney. “When we were negotiating with Dave and his management last season we said that coming to Souths would enhance his chances to represent, and that has come true for him today. “We’re all very happy for him and whether you support New South Wales or Queensland, as Rabbitohs Members and supporters I’m sure we’ll all be behind Dave next Wednesday night.”

SOO II

Rampaging Rabbitohs' backrower David Taylor has earned selection in the Queensland State of Origin side for Origin II to be played on Wednesday 16 June at Suncorp Stadium. Taylor will come off the interchange bench as he did in Origin I, with Queensland’s victory giving them a one-nil lead in the 2010 series.