Ethan Strange’s dad will watch his son’s Blues debut then chase his own piece of Origin history
John Strange will travel to Sydney to watch his son Ethan make his debut for the NSW Blues. After the game, he will rush back to the Gold Coast to coach the women's team in their Origin match. This moment is particularly special for the family, as Ethan has always dreamed of representing NSW.
- ▪John Strange is the coach of the NSW women's team and will fly to Sydney to watch his son Ethan's debut.
- ▪Ethan Strange will start at five-eighth for the Blues in front of 80,000 fans at Accor Stadium.
- ▪Ethan chose to represent NSW over New Zealand, making this debut significant for both him and his father.
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