Incoming NSW five-eighth Cody Walker has no intention of handing back representative honours after he reunites with his sky blue jumper for State of Origin game three on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old was recalled into the Blues camp on Monday ahead of preparations to savour something out of 2023 after Queensland breezed to a series win in Brisbane on June 21.

Walker slots into the halves alongside Eels no.7 Mitchell Moses in the state side as one of seven inclusions in a major shake up from NSW coach Brad Fittler.

The Bundjalung and Yuin man replaces the Blues' recent mainstay at no.6, Jamone Luai, for his first taste at Origin level since 2020.

After being ruled out of an earlier recall though injury while the race for a chance in the halves still ran, Walker said he had been told by Fittler to keep fresh for the final game of the series.

He conceded there were doubts we would ever get another crack.

"There was times where I did think it (the ship) had sailed. I mean, last year, I don't think I was playing the greatest footy at the start of the year to warrant selection. So I completely understood the direction in what way Freddy (Fittler) was thinking. Obviously the boys won it the year before," he told reporters on Tuesday.

"I understood all the decisions that were being made and came in this year and started playing decent footy from the get go, so I knew I was sort of there-abouts."

Asked if he felt whether he was in the best form of his career, Walker said his preference is to look at the task at hand.

"I try not to reflect on things that happened in the past because you sort of get comfortable and not worry about what's at stake and what's in front of you…I've got a wonderful opportunity in front of me to go out there and show showcase my skills, one of the biggest arenas there is," he said.

Walker said he's worked on being more composed in games, and solely focusing on delivering on the field for South Sydney each week.

He feels now is the time to deliver in Origin and has no plans to hand back his jersey after his appearance next Wednesday.

"I probably haven't played my greatest footy in the sky blue jersey so it's a chance for me to write those wrongs," Walker said.

"I think that's the goal of any player coming into a rep scene..be in it for as long as they can and I'm certainly no different. I understand that the opportunity in front of me is quite big so I'm going to take it with both hands and not give it back."

Walker said he feels for players who get limited opportunity to prove themselves in Origin.

In game one in Adelaide, Sharks halfback and reigning Dally M medalist Nicho Hynes made a short cameo at centre with 12 minutes on the clock.

The Wiradjuri man said he knew his chances to make a start in the halves were weakened by his missed tackle on Cameron Munster that led to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow putting the Maroons in front despite being down to 12 men.

"I let the state down and the team down that day," Hynes said.

"I'd love to get another crack at playing in the halves maybe one day, but the hardest thing was knowing that I let myself down.

"I knew I was ready to make that jump to play Origin but I let myself down by probably not doing that work, maybe I didn't jump into the centres enough at training that week."

Walker said he felt for Hynes and had reached out after the Blues squad was announced ahead of game two.

"I do feel feel for a guy like Nicho…thrust into a different position that he's probably not used to and only getting 10 to 12 minutes. I texted him the next week and when they announced the side and just give him my best and let him know I'm thinking of him."

Walker made his NSW debut in 2019 and played all three games in their successful 2020 series.

Queensland travel to Sydney to wrap the series on Wednesday July 12.