Queensland have been dealt a triple blow in their bid to avoid a women's State of Origin whitewash, with captain Tamika Upton among three injured players sidelined from game three.
Star fullback Upton, important winger Julia Robinson and front-rower Makenzie Weale will all miss next Thursday's clash on the Gold Coast after sustaining unspecified injuries in Origin II.
Uncapped duo Destiny Mino-Sinapati and Lillian Yarrow both come into Nathan Cross' squad for the final game of the 2026 series.
Gold Coast's Mino-Sinapati has the lofty task of replacing the NRLW's best player at fullback, while Brisbane recruit Yarrow will come off the bench.
Shenae Ciesiolka is promoted from replacement player and onto Robinson's wing.
"We know the strength and quality that exists within this group and while it's been tough not to come away with the wins so far, the performances have shown exactly what this side is capable of," said Maroons coach Cross.
