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\uea030-0\uea05Kalyn\u202fPonga has officially been ruled out of the State of Origin Game III, following scans that confirmed he suffered a Lisfranc injury in his left foot during Newcastle\u2019s 22\u201318 loss to Canberra on June\u202f27\u00a0\uea04 .<\/p>\n

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The injury occurred mid\u2011second half after a tackle by Morgan Smithies, forcing Ponga off in a moon boot and leading to scans the next day diagnosing the same serious foot structure damage he\u2019d suffered last year\u2014though this time in the opposite foot . For Queensland, this is a huge blow: Ponga had featured in both of the opening Origin matches in 2025, and with the series tied 1\u20111, Game III is critical .<\/p>\n

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Newcastle coach Adam O\u2019Brien and teammates know the gravity of the injury. As O’Brien noted, \u201cKalyn\u2019s tough\u2026 you have to drag him off the field with a tow truck normally,\u201d making the prognosis even grimmer .<\/p>\n

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Queensland coach Billy Slater now faces a tough decision: recall Reece\u202fWalsh from the Broncos or shift Hamiso Tabuai\u2011Fidow from the wing to fullback . Meanwhile, Ponga will begin a lengthy rehab with Newcastle, likely aiming to return late in the NRL season\u2014should the injury heal within six to ten weeks .<\/p>\n

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> \u201cPonga out of Origin decider after scans confirm worst fears.\u201d<\/p>\n

Comments described it as a \u201cmassive blow\u201d and shared heartfelt support for the maroon jersey.<\/p>\n

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In summary, Queensland\u2019s fullback dilemma is now pressing, Newcastle is bracing for a season-defining absence, and all eyes will be on Slater\u2019s selection for the July\u202f9 decider.<\/p>\n\n

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