NSW coach Laurie Daley and Dean Ritchie debate the latest on Daly Cherry-Evans backflip to stay at the Sea Eagles

NSW coach Laurie Daley will consider naming Canterbury’s Josh Reynolds on his interchange bench for State of Origin II should Robbie Farah withdraw injured.

Daley is likely to name Cronulla’s Michael Ennis — ahead of Saints’ Mitch Rein — as Farah’s replacement with Reynolds to then be considered for his utility value.

Despite being overlooked for Origin I, Daley admitted Reynolds was still being discussed.

“I would consider putting Josh on the interchange bench if Farah wasn’t fit, if I thought we went with a Mitch Rein for instance, given he would struggle to play the 80 minutes,” Daley told the NSWRL website.

“There might be an opportunity there to play Josh Reynolds off the interchange bench and use him as a utility. I was really happy with the way Josh responded after being dropped.

“We’re not quite sure where Robbie is at the moment. He’s doing everything he can to get back on the field. He’s receiving physio twice a day. If anyone can get back quickly it is Robbie. He’s proved that in the past.”

Asked about Ennis and Rein, Daley said: “Both those guys we’re certainly looking closely at. Nathan Peats is also one and Ryan Hinchcliffe from Melbourne Storm. All those guys I am sure if given the opportunity would be able to handle it. It will just be a matter of what we decide if Robbie gets ruled out.

“If Robbie’s right to play we won’t have to make that decision. All those guys I would be comfortable selecting.”