Former Blues boss Laurie Daley is back in charge

Laurie Daley has returned for a second stint as NSW's State of Origin coach. Video by AAP

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00:00I'm really excited about the opportunity to coach NSW again, seven years ago.

00:07Burning passion for the state and to be asked to do the job, I feel very honoured.

00:16Michael McBride did such a fantastic job last year and we're hoping to continue on what he left behind.

00:26I'm sure I'll be dealing with you throughout the year. I look forward to it, all down bad.

00:32But yeah, really positive signs for NSW after what they achieved this year.

00:38It's something that I'm passionate about and we'll do the best job we possibly can to represent our state in the best possible fashion.