NRL head Andrew Abdo believes Auckland - and New Zealand as a whole - is ready to embrace State of Origin.

After more than a decade of speculation, it's been confirmed the country's first Origin fixture will be held here next year at Eden Park.

Abdo joined Piney to discuss further.

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NRL head Andrew Abdo believes Auckland - and New Zealand as a whole - is ready to embrace State of Origin.
After more than a decade of speculation, it's been confirmed the country's first Origin fixture will be held here next year at Eden Park.
Abdo joined Piney to discuss further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Andrew Abdo: NRL CEO on the State of Origin debuting in Auckland

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