Jillaroos Talesha Quinn to miss Dragons v Broncos NRLW game after knee surgery

THE Dragons have been dealt a blow on the morning of their historic match with the Broncos with Jillaroos gun Talesha Quinn ruled out.

Talesha Quinn poses for a portrait at St George Dragon's women's training at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. Picture: Brett Costello

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THE Dragons have been dealt a blow on the morning of their historic match with the Broncos with Jillaroos gun Talesha Quinn ruled out.

Quinn was touch-and-go to make the match all week despite passing a rigorous fitness test with the army last week.

Quinn, a serving member of the army, had to pass this test just to have a shot at playing in today’s match at Suncorp stadium.

Talesha Quinn is out of the match against the Broncos. Picture: Brett Costello

Talesha Quinn pulled up sore after completing her army fitness test. Picture: Evan Morgan

Coach Daniel Lacey gave his Australian star the longest possible time to prove she was fully recovered foe the game.

“Asipau Mafi will now come off the bench and Holli Wheeler will take Talesha’s spot in the back row,” Lacey told The Daily Telegraph Sunday morning.

#NRLW Friday Funny!

Get to know @TaleshaQuinn, @maima_taufa, Hilda Mariu and Jayme Fressard in the lead up the inaugural Holden Women's Premiership!#OurWay pic.twitter.com/VsbQHjz6gT

— Women's Rugby League (@WRugbyLeague) September 7, 2018

During the week Quinn said she was doing everything possible to make the historic game to be played before the men’s NRL finals match and rated herself a chance.

Quinn did her first opposed session with the Dragons just a week ago after undergoing knee surgery two months ago.

Jillaroos (L-R) Sam Bremner, Kezie Apps and Talesha Quinn form the backbone of the Dragons. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Quinn and Jillaroos teammates Sam Bremner and Kezie Apps are the backbone of the Dragons.

All three have been recovering from injuries in the lead-up to the first round of the women’s competition.

However Bremner, who will captain the side today, and Apps were cleared to play last month.

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Originally published as Jillaroos Talesha Quinn to miss Dragons v Broncos NRLW game after knee surgery