Blues debutant Jessica Sergis has Jillaroos dream

IT’S just as well someone recorded Jessica Sergis’ debut for the Blues because her astounding three-try haul in just her sixth rugby league game is little more than a blur for the teenage sensation.

Blues debutant Jessica Sergis dreams of playing for the Jillaroos. Pic: Tim Hunter

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IT’S just as well someone recorded Jessica Sergis’ debut for the Blues because her astounding three-try haul in just her sixth rugby league game is little more than a blur for the teenage sensation.

A week after Sergis took the sport by storm during NSW’s interstate challenge victory, the 19-year-old part-time nanny and restaurant worker is still pinching herself.

“It’s crazy,’’ said Sergis, who admits she had to be coaxed into trialling for the Cronulla Sharks women's team earlier this year. “The whole thing is crazy.

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Jessica Sergis had her Queensland rivals bamboozled in the Interstate Challenge.

“I was so excited to make the Blues squad. Then to make the team was insane. To score was incredible.

“But it all went so fast. The game is just a blur.’’

Australian coach Brad Donald has praised the Blues performance in their win over Queensland and said Sergis’ feats on debut were notable.

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NSW's Jessica Sergis after scoring her third try. Pic: Brett Costello

“It’s put her in the mix,’’ said the man tasked with selecting a Jillaroos team capable of winning the women’s rugby league World Cup on home soil later this year.

Sergis has turned her back on numerous sporting opportunities — including rugby sevens and playing in the AFLW — to play rugby league and says even being in contention for the Jillaroos squad “would be a dream’’.

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NSW's Jessica Sergis after her first try during the NSW v QLD Interstate Challenge.

“I just wasn’t a fan of either rugby or the AFL. I just love league,’’ Sergis said.

“But I was actually too nervous to even trial for the Cronulla Sharks. I didn't think I’d be anywhere good enough. So they took a real gamble on me three months ago. I can’t thank them enough.’’

Donald said he and selectors will confirm a Jillaroos squad in upcoming weeks.

“We need a broad squad to cover injuries and get as many players as possible fit and strong,’’ he said.

After the team is selected later this year, the Jillaroos will go into a nine day camp to prepare for the World Cup.

Women’s pool matches and semi-finals will be played at Southern Cross Group Stadium.

The final will be played as a double header with the men’s final at Brisbane Stadium on December 2.

Defending champions Australia are in Pool A with England and the Cook Islands.

New Zealand is in Pool B with Papua New Guinea and Canada.