Mark Nawaqanitawase says he wasn't thinking about a State of Origin call-up during his glittering performance for the Sydney Roosters, dodging questions on the topic ahead of team selection.
Nawaqanitawase played a starring role in the Tri-colours' 26-0 thumping of Canberra at GIO Stadium with a timely performance ahead of next Monday's NSW Blues squad announcement for game two on June 17.
The acrobatic winger was in the running for a potential debut and call-up for the series opener, but a syndesmosis injury sustained in May cruelled his chances as he had to undergo surgery.
Nawaqanitawase returned a week earlier than initially expected, and he looked at his best, crossing for three tries, chalking up 164 run metres and causing carnage for the Raiders' defence on Friday.
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