North Queensland Toyota Cowboys superstar Jason Taumalolo has been given the green light to return from a foot injury for tonight’s clash with the Penrith Panthers at 1300SMILES Stadium.
Taumalolo missed last weekend’s trip to Newcastle, but will line up in his usual lock position to face the Panthers.
His return sees John Asiata move to halfback to replace Jake Clifford, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
Young gun Murray Taulagi returns to the side on the wing, pushing Jordan Kahu to centre and Coen Hess to the interchange.
Scott Bolton will start in the front row in the absence of Matt Scott.
Tonight’s match kicks off at 6pm.
Cowboys team to play Panthers:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Tom Opacic
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Michael Morgan (C)
13. John Asiata
8. Scott Bolton
9. Jake Granville
10. Jordan McLean (VC)
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Shane Wright
18. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
14. Reuben Cotter
15. Coen Hess
16. Peter Hola
17. Francis Molo