The NRL is moving to encourage clubs to release players for representative rugby league

The league's bosses are set to confirm a proposal which would allow clubs to sign a player worth up to 350-thousand dollars, should one of their stars get injured during a representative match.

The move comes just weeks before the start of the State of Origin series, as well as the controversial test between New Zealand and England in the United States.

NRL salary cap auditor Richard Gardham says it provides the additional comfort for clubs knowing that there are options out there to strengthen their squad if a player goes down with a long-term injury.

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