Maguire immediately touched base with Roosters coach Trent Robinson and Tedesco as soon as the injury occurred. Tedesco has no qualms about representing NSW again despite the fact Jake Trbojevic will remain as captain.

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“We made the decision [to pick Edwards] and now we’re very fortunate to have one hell of a fullback that sits there ready to go,” Maguire said. “‘Ted’ is a pro, he loves the state. He’s still got that inside him, ‘Teddy’ is exceptional.

“We’re just being aware of all the scenarios. I do think ‘Dyl’ will get through, he’s just got a bit of tightness and is recovering. That’s where we sit.”

Maguire has had a horrific run of injuries ahead of his first game as NSW coach. Nathan Cleary, Tom Trbojevic, Cameron Murray and Mitchell Moses are just some of the superstars unavailable for selection due to injury.

“We’ll be right,” Maguire said. “We’ve had a good camp, we’re building, we’ll be right to go.”

Maguire may also be without one of his contingencies for the rest of the series. Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr suffered a hamstring injury in Friday night’s win against Newcastle and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks.

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