Matt Gillett is in danger of missing Queensland's State of Origin campaign with the Brisbane back-rower succumbing to a reported fractured neck.
According to News Corp Australia, Gillett won't require surgery but could still miss up to three months in recovery.
It's believed the 29-year-old suffered the injury in the Broncos' round-one loss to St George Illawarra, but he has since played through the pain before finally being ruled out of Saturday's clash with the Warriors.
Gillett has been a mainstay of Queensland's forward pack for the past six years, having not missed a game since his Maroons debut in the 2012 series opener.
It represents a significant blow to Brisbane's forward pack, which already lacks some depth.
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Sam Thaiday or Jaydn Su'A are options to be elevated to their starting second row, while Sam Tagataese and Tom Opacic are most likely in line to pick up a bench spot.
